[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 120, 109th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

120 STAT. 3879
 
PROCLAMATION 8048--SEPT. 8, 2006



Proclamation 8048 of September 8, 2006
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2006
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Education is the cornerstone of a prosperous and hopeful Nation. By
providing a quality education, Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs) help students achieve their dreams and realize the
promise of America. During National Historically Black Colleges and
Universities Week, we recognize the significant contributions of HBCUs
and underscore our commitment to helping these distinguished
institutions in the pursuit of educational excellence.
Our Nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities are places of
higher learning and achievement that prepare new generations of
Americans to become responsible leaders in their communities and around
the world. HBCUs enable students to gain the skills necessary to compete
for the jobs of the 21st century.
My Administration is dedicated to ensuring the continued success of
HBCUs and securing the constitutional guarantees of liberty and equality
to all Americans. The President's Board of Advisors on Historically
Black Colleges and Universities has worked to help these institutions
benefit from Federal programs, obtain private-sector support for their
endowments, and build partnerships to strengthen faculty development and
cooperative research. In addition, the HBCU Capital Financing Program
provides HBCUs with access to funds for the repair, renovation, and
construction of educational resources and facilities.
During National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, we
celebrate the enduring importance of HBCUs, and resolve to continue to
support their critical mission.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 10 through
September 16, 2006, as National Historically Black Colleges and
Universities Week. I call upon public officials, educators, librarians,
and all the people of the United States to observe this week with
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities in recognition of the
vital contributions of HBCUs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
first.
GEORGE W. BUSH