PRINTER'S NO. 1292
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
202
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY HUGHES, SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the week of September 20 through 26, 2015, as
"Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Historically, courageous men and women took great
risks and sacrificed much to establish a safe learning
environment for the advancement of African-American individuals
across the country; and
WHEREAS, For generations spanning more than 150 years,
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) have
contributed to the growth of African-American individuals in the
areas of academia, technology, business, law, government and the
military; and
WHEREAS, There are 105 HBCUs throughout the nation providing
educational opportunities and bright futures to individuals of
all ages; and
WHEREAS, These institutions continue to provide students with
a sense of their history and heritage in the American narrative;
and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth is home to two HBCUs, Cheyney
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University of Pennsylvania and Lincoln University; and
WHEREAS, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, founded in 1837,
is the oldest HBCU in the country, and Lincoln University was
founded in 1854; and
WHEREAS, Both institutions have a mission to uphold their
tradition of academic excellence as they strive to maintain
their commitment to provide an education for students of diverse
backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, Both institutions have a vision for their present
and future students to become respected members of their
communities, this Commonwealth and society to enhance the
quality of life for all in an ever-changing global community;
and
WHEREAS, The national and global communities recognize
education as a pathway to grow, learn and achieve one's highest
goals; and
WHEREAS, During "Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Week" homage is paid to the brave and determined individuals who
have established the foundation for HBCUs and underscored the
importance of access to education; and
WHEREAS, We must continue to encourage, educate, empower and
elevate HBCUs and their students seeking an education to
contribute to the local, national and global community;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the week of September 20
through 26, 2015, as "Historically Black Colleges and
Universities Week" in Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
Dr. Richard Green, Lincoln University, 1570 Baltimore Pike, P.O.
Box 179, Lincoln University, PA 19352; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
Dr. Frank G. Pogue, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania, 1837
University Circle, P.O. Box 200, Cheyney, PA 19139.
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