National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2006
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
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
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ETA: Bill's author in the House: Soror Eddie Berniece Johnson
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