[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 128 (Wednesday, September 17, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1821]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  COMMEMORATING NATIONAL HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES 
                               WEEK, 2003

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                            HON. ERIC CANTOR

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 17, 2003

  Mr. CANTOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Virginia Union 
University during National Historically Black Colleges and Universities 
week. Historically Black Colleges and Universities have played an 
integral role in the higher education of students all across America.
  Virginia Union University of Richmond, Virginia has been an 
institution of higher learning since 1870. Virginia Union University 
continually works hard to provide its students with a first-class 
education and stay competitive with larger, public schools.
  During the last four years, Virginia Union University has achieved 
accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 
established a campus-wide wireless infrastructure, renovated residence 
and dining halls, added a forensic-science program, and expanded the 
school of theology.
  America values the legacy and the contributions Historically Black 
Colleges and University graduates make to our country. The viability of 
Virginia Union University and all institutions of higher learning is of 
paramount importance to the future security of America.
  I look forward to a strong and continued working relationship with 
Virginia Union University faculty, staff, students, and alumni in the 
days ahead. I also want to thank Virginia Union University Provost and 
Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Weldon Hill, for his valued service to the 
University since 1982. Without his involvement, the completion of the 
Lombardy Street project would not be possible.

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