[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 141 (Monday, September 8, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S8142]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       NATIONAL HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WEEK

  The resolution (S. Res. 622) designating the week beginning September 
7, 2008, as ``National Historically Black Colleges and Universities 
Week'' was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 622

       Designating the week beginning September 7, 2008, as 
     ``National Historically Black Colleges and Universities 
     Week''.
       Whereas there are 103 historically Black colleges and 
     universities in the United States;
       Whereas historically Black colleges and universities 
     provide the quality education essential to full participation 
     in a complex, highly technological society;
       Whereas historically Black colleges and universities have a 
     rich heritage and have played a prominent role in the history 
     of the United States;
       Whereas historically 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, That the Senate--
       (1) designates the week beginning September 7, 2008, as 
     ``National Historically Black Colleges and Universities 
     Week''; and
       (2) calls 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.

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