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HRES 737 EH
H. Res. 737
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,
September 14, 2009.
Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions play an important role in educating many underprivileged students and helping them attain their full potential through higher education;
Whereas there are currently about 268 Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the United States;
Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are actively involved in stabilizing and improving their communities;
Whereas celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic-Serving Institutions contributes to the strength and culture of our Nation;
Whereas the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions are deserving of national recognition; and
Whereas the week of September 20th would be an appropriate week for such recognition: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the country;
(2) supports the designation of an appropriate week as ‘National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week’;
(3) requests the President to issue a proclamation designating such week; and
(4) calling on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
Attest:
Clerk.
U.S. Congress - Text of H.Res.737 as Engrossed in House Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Hispanic-Serving I...
