[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 103 (Thursday, July 25, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S7379]
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                  STATEMENTS ON SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 305--DESIGNATING THE WEEK BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 15, 
2002, AS ``NATIONAL HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WEEK''

  Mr. THURMOND submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary.

                              S. Res. 305

       Whereas there are 105 historically black colleges and 
     universities in the United States;
       Whereas black colleges and universities provide the quality 
     education so essential to full participation in a complex, 
     highly technological society;
       Whereas black colleges and universities have a rich 
     heritage and have played a prominent role in American 
     history;
       Whereas black colleges and universities have allowed many 
     underprivileged students to attain their full potential 
     through higher education; and
       Whereas the achievements and goals of historically black 
     colleges and universities are deserving of national 
     recognition: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved,

     SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL HISTORICALLY BLACK 
                   COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WEEK.

       The Senate--
       (1) designates the week beginning September 15, 2002, as 
     ``National Historically Black Colleges and Universities 
     Week''; and
       (2) requests that the President of the United States issue 
     a proclamation calling on the people of the United States and 
     interested groups to observe the week with appropriate 
     ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support 
     for historically black colleges and universities in the 
     United States.

  Mr. THURMOND. Madam President, I rise to submit a resolution 
recognizing the week of September 15-21, 2002 as National Historically 
Black Colleges and Universities Week. This resolution is an appropriate 
tribute to the countless academic contributions these institutions of 
higher education have made throughout this fine Nation and the State of 
South Carolina.
  I am proud to have eight of the 105 Historically Black Colleges 
located in my home State. They have long provided a quality education 
that has greatly contributed to our economic and social well-being, and 
I commend them for a job well done. In addition, these colleges and 
universities will help lead our country into the future, with programs 
that prepare their students for our increasingly sophisticated economy. 
The alumni of these institutions have made many contributions to our 
Nation and I hope this resolution serves to recognize their 
achievements as well.
  The passage of this resolution reaffirms our support for these 
institutions. The Resolution requests the President of the United 
States to issue an appropriate proclamation and calls on the people of 
the United States to observe the week with ceremonies, activities and 
programs to demonstrate support for Historically Black Colleges and 
Universities throughout this Nation.

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