[Congressional Bills 103th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S.J. Res. 21 Introduced in Senate (IS)] 103d CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 21 To designate the week beginning September 19, 1993 as ``National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 26 (legislative day, January 5), 1993 Mr. Thurmond introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION To designate the week beginning September 19, 1993 as ``National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week''. Whereas there are 104 historically black colleges and universities in the United States; Whereas such colleges and universities provide the quality education so essential to full participation in a complex, highly technological society; Whereas black colleges and universities have a rich heritage and have played a prominent role in American history; Whereas such institutions have allowed many underprivileged students to attain their full potential through higher education; and Whereas the achievements and goals of the historically black colleges and universities are deserving of national recognition: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning September 19, 1993, is designated as ``National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week'' and the President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States and interested groups to observe each such week with appropriate ceremonies, activities and programs, thereby demonstrating support for historically black colleges and universities in the United States. <all>