[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 145 (Tuesday, August 10, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S6283]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 352--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 6 THROUGH 
   SEPTEMBER 10, 2021, AS ``NATIONAL HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND 
                          UNIVERSITIES WEEK''

  Mr. TUBERVILLE (for himself and Mr. Scott of South Carolina) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on the Judiciary:
       Whereas historically Black colleges and universities are 
     degree-granting institutions established prior to 1964 with 
     the principal mission of educating Black individuals in the 
     United States;
       Whereas there are over 100 accredited historically Black 
     colleges and universities located throughout 19 States, the 
     District of Columbia, and the United States Virgin Islands;
       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 
     provided, and continue to provide, a high quality education 
     that allows students at those colleges and universities to 
     attain their full potential through higher education;
       Whereas historically Black colleges and universities serve 
     as important engines of economic growth and public service; 
     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 of September 6 through September 
     10, 2021, as ``National Historically Black Colleges and 
     Universities Week'';
       (2) declares that steps should be taken to raise awareness 
     of the contributions of historically Black colleges and 
     universities; and
       (3) calls on the people of the United States 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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