[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3916]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY

  (Mr. BURNS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BURNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my support for the 
newly introduced Rogers' resolution recognizing the contributions of 
historically black colleges and universities. I am very proud that my 
own district contains Savannah State University. Founded in 1890, 
Savannah State is the oldest public historically black college in 
Georgia.
  The role that these colleges and universities have played in our 
Nations' history is unmistakable. Universities like Savannah State have 
offered first-class educational opportunities to students for decades, 
and they have continued that leadership and excellence into this, the 
21st century.
  Today, our historically black colleges and universities form the 
culture and educational training grounds for many African American 
leaders of tomorrow. We must do all that we can to recognize the past 
heritage and the future potential that is embodied by these 
institutions.
  I am pleased to give this resolution my full support.

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