[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 39 (Thursday, March 3, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Pages S995-S996]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     SENATE RESOLUTION 534--CONDEMNING THREATS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST 
 HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND REAFFIRMING SUPPORT 
    FOR THE STUDENTS OF HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

  Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. Coons, Mr. Warnock, 
Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Booker, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Braun, Mr. 
Burr, Mr. Cardin, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Casey, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. 
Cotton, Mr. Cruz, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Hagerty, Mrs. Hyde-
Smith, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Manchin, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Scott of 
Florida, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Carper, 
Mrs. Murray, Mr. Markey, Mr. Ossoff, Mr. Warner, Ms. Warren, Ms. 
Klobuchar, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Brown, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. 
Sanders, and Mr. Padilla) submitted the following resolution; which was 
considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 534

       Whereas a high-quality education is central to economic 
     prosperity and social well-being in the United States;
       Whereas historically Black colleges and universities 
     (referred to in this preamble as ``HBCUs'') provide 
     educational and economic opportunities for postsecondary 
     students;
       Whereas HBCUs have provided, and continue to provide, a 
     high-quality education that allows students to attain their 
     full potential;
       Whereas HBCUs were founded to ensure Black students had 
     access to a high-quality education.
       Whereas, on January 4, 2022, at least 8 HBCUs received bomb 
     threats, including Howard University, Xavier University, the

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     University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Prairie View A&M 
     University, North Carolina Central University, Florida 
     Memorial University, Norfolk State University, and Spelman 
     College;
       Whereas, on January 31, 2022, at least 8 HBCUs received 
     bomb threats, including Southern University and A&M College, 
     Howard University, Bethune-Cookman University, Albany State 
     University, Bowie State University, Alabama A&M University, 
     Charles R. Drew University, and Delaware State University;
       Whereas, on February 1, 2022, the first day of Black 
     History Month, at least 18 HBCUs received bomb threats, 
     including Shorter College, Philander Smith College, Arkansas 
     Baptist College, the University of the District of Columbia, 
     Howard University, Edward Waters University, Spelman College, 
     Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, 
     Xavier University, Coppin State University, Morgan State 
     University, Jackson State University, Alcorn State 
     University, Mississippi Valley State University, Rust 
     College, Tougaloo College, and Harris-Stowe State University;
       Whereas, on February 8, 2022, Spelman College received a 
     bomb threat;
       Whereas, on February 14, 2022, Howard University and Fisk 
     University received bomb threats;
       Whereas, on February 16, 2022, Fayetteville State 
     University, Claflin University, and Winston-Salem University 
     received bomb threats;
       Whereas, on February 23, 2022, Hampton University received 
     a bomb threat;
       Whereas, on February 25, 2022, at least 3 HBCUs received 
     bomb threats, including Norfolk State University, Elizabeth 
     City State University, and Dillard University;
       Whereas HBCUs provide an environment of belonging, safety, 
     and security for students, faculty, and administrators; and
       Whereas these threats against HBCUs disrupt campus 
     environments, obstruct educational opportunities, and instill 
     fear: Now therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) condemns violence and the threat of violence against 
     historically Black colleges and universities (referred to in 
     this resolution as ``HBCUs''), including the bomb threats 
     made against several HBCUs on January 4, January 31, February 
     1, February 8, February 14, February 16, February 23, and 
     February 25, 2022;
       (2) honors the legacy of HBCUs; and
       (3) reaffirms the commitment of the Federal Government to 
     combat violence against the students, faculty, and staff of 
     HBCUs.

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