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 103 STAT. 630 PUBLIC LAW 101-95—SEPT. 13, 1989 Public Law 101-95 .i. 101st Congress ^^ Joint Resolution Sept. 13, 1989 To designate the period commencing September 11, 1989, and ending on Septem- [S.J. Res. 109] ber 15, 1989, as "National Historically Black Colleges Week". Whereas there are 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States; Whereas such colleges and universities provide the quality edu- cation 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 stu- dents to attain their full potential through higher education; and Whereas the achievements and goals of the Historically Black Col- leges 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 period commenc- ing September 11, 1989, and ending on September 15, 1989, is designated as "National Historically Black Colleges 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 such week with appropriate cere- monies, activities, and programs, thereby demonstrating support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States. Approved September 13, 1989. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 109: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): June 9, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 12, considered and passed House.

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