Assembly Resolution No. 2326

BY: M. of A. Rules (Darling)

MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
September 15-19, 2024, as Historically Black
Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week in the State
of New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those exemplary institutions of higher education within our
great Nation which preserve the heritage of African Americans and for
their enduring commitment to the pursuit of academic excellence; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 15-19, 2024, as
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week in the State of
New York, in conjunction with the observation of National HBCU Week; and

WHEREAS, Since their establishment 188 years ago, HBCUs have
continued to build a legacy of excellence, achievement, and inclusion;
they were created to provide opportunities and access to education for
Black students during a time when institutions of higher education held
discriminatory practices; and

WHEREAS, The establishment and advancement of HBCUs fostered
academic excellence, cultural empowerment, and professional readiness
for Black students throughout our nation and they play a crucial role in
contributing to the economy and workforce, aligning their academic
programs with the needs of industry while ensuring HBCU graduates meet
the demands of the job market; and

WHEREAS, HBCU graduates are exemplary public servants, scientists,
doctors, artists, lawyers, judges, engineers, educators, entertainers,
business owners, and leaders and have distinguished themselves in
numerous ways; and

WHEREAS, For almost 200 years, HBCUs have been defined by
unparalleled standards of learning and have produced countless leaders
throughout the world; and

WHEREAS, With great admiration, this Legislative Body is proud to
pay tribute to these colleges and universities which stand at the
threshold of the future with their legacy of outstanding achievements
and their impressive body of distinguished alumni; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 15-19, 2024, as
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week in the State of
New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.