[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 5, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1158]
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                    GRADUATE FEEDER SCHOLARS PROGRAM

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                          HON. AL LAWSON, JR.

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 5, 2017

  Mr. LAWSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, many students have the aspiration 
to further their education with graduate school, but do not have the 
means to enroll. Florida A&M University provides qualified students 
with an opportunity to further their education through-the Graduate 
Feeder Scholars Program (GFSP).
  The success of the Graduate Feeder Scholars Program has enabled 
Florida A&M University to lead the nation's Historically Black Colleges 
and Universities (HBCUs) in the number of students who acquire post-
graduate degrees.
  The program is celebrating 30 years of excellence at this year's 2017 
Graduate Feeder Scholars Conference, which will take place Wednesday, 
September 6 through Friday, September 8, on FAMU's campus. I would like 
to commend everyone who has worked tirelessly and diligently in making 
sure our children have the opportunity to pursue their dreams and 
advance their education.
  It is time to expand the Feeder Scholars program to more HBCU's and I 
know Florida A&M is ready to assist in the process.
  I am proud to support this wonderful program and acknowledge Florida 
A&M's hard work over the years. Again, congratulations on 30 successful 
years and to many more to come.

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