[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 130 (Thursday, November 16, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S11100]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

  The resolution (S. Res. 608) recognizing the contributions of 
Hispanic Serving Institutions and the 20 years of educational endeavors 
provided by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities was 
considered and agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution (S. Res. 608), with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 608

       Whereas 202 Hispanic Serving Institutions provide a gateway 
     to higher education for the Hispanic community, enrolling 
     nearly half of all Hispanic students in college today;
       Whereas the Hispanic Association of Colleges and 
     Universities, founded in San Antonio, Texas, has grown from 
     18 founding colleges and universities, to more than 400 
     United States colleges and universities, which the 
     Association recognizes as Hispanic Serving Institutions, 
     associate members, and partners;
       Whereas the Hispanic Association of Colleges and 
     Universities plays a vital role in advocating for the growth, 
     development, and infrastructure enhancement of Hispanic 
     Serving Institutions in order to provide a better and more 
     complete postsecondary education for Hispanics and other 
     students who attend these institutions;
       Whereas the Hispanic Association of Colleges and 
     Universities is the only national education association that 
     represents Hispanic Serving Institutions and advocates on a 
     national and State level for the educational achievement and 
     success of Hispanic students in higher education;
       Whereas the membership of the Hispanic Association of 
     Colleges and Universities has extended beyond the borders of 
     the United States to include over 45 colleges and 
     universities in Latin America, Spain, and Portugal in order 
     to expand education, research, and outreach through 
     international opportunities for faculty, internships, 
     scholarships, and governmental partnerships for students at 
     Hispanic Serving Institutions; and
       Whereas the 4th week in October 2006 is an appropriate time 
     to express such recognition during the 20th Anniversary 
     Conference of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and 
     Universities in San Antonio, Texas: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes the national role of the Hispanic 
     Association of Colleges and Universities as an advocate and 
     champion for Hispanic higher education and congratulates the 
     organization on its 20th Anniversary;
       (2) applauds Hispanic Serving Institutions for their work 
     to provide quality educational opportunities to all Hispanic 
     and other students who attend their institutions; and
       (3) urges university presidents, faculty, staff, and 
     supporters of Hispanic higher education to continue their 
     efforts to recruit, retain, educate, and graduate students 
     who might not otherwise pursue a postsecondary education.

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