[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 137 (Thursday, September 15, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S5689]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 269--DESIGNATING THE WEEK BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 19, 
2011, AS ``NATIONAL HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WEEK''

  Mr. GRAHAM (for himself, Mrs. Hagan, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Burr, Mr. 
Brown of Ohio, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Chambliss, Mr. Coburn, Mr. Cochran, Mr. 
Coons, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. DeMint, Mr. Durbin, Mrs. Hutchison, Mrs. 
McCaskill, Ms. Landrieu, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Nelson of Florida, Mr. 
Carper, and Mr. Levin) submitted the following resolution; which was 
considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 269

       Whereas there are 105 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 allow 
     talented and diverse students, many of whom represent 
     underserved populations, 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 19, 2011, 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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