[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 150 (Tuesday, November 19, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S11580]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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 SENATE RESOLUTION 359--RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS 
               OF THE THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

  Mr. HOLLINGS (for himself, Mr. Schumer, and Mrs. Clinton) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:

                              S. Res. 359

       Whereas in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund was 
     founded, under the leadership of Dr. N. Joyce Payne, in 
     conjunction with its founding corporate sponsors, Miller 
     Brewing Corporation and the National Basketball Association;
       Whereas since its inception, the Thurgood Marshall 
     Scholarship Fund has provided more than $20,000,000 in 
     scholarships and programmatic support to students attending 
     the 45 historically Black public colleges and universities 
     (including 5 historically Black law schools) that make up the 
     fund's membership;
       Whereas the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund is the only 
     national organization to provide merit scholarships and 
     programmatic and capacity-building support to 45 historically 
     Black public colleges and universities;
       Whereas the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund was created 
     to bridge the technological, financial, and programmatic gaps 
     between historically Black public and private colleges and 
     universities;
       Whereas the 45 member institutions of the Thurgood Marshall 
     Scholarship Fund are a critical source of public higher 
     education for African Americans, with more than 215,000 
     students at the institutions;
       Whereas more than 77 percent of all students enrolled in 
     historically Black colleges and universities attend member 
     institutions of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund;
       Whereas the legacy and commitment to education of the 
     Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund centers on a foundation of 
     preparing a new generation of leaders;
       Whereas the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund continues to 
     provide students quality academic instruction in a positive 
     learning environment while promoting equal opportunity in 
     higher education; and
       Whereas October 2002 marks the 15th anniversary of the 
     Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) fully supports the goals and ideals of the Thurgood 
     Marshall Scholarship Fund; and
       (2) salutes and acknowledges the Thurgood Marshall 
     Scholarship Fund and its vigorous and persistent efforts in 
     support of equal opportunity in higher education.

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