S.Res. 62 — Agreed to in Senate

III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 62 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 2, 2015 Ms. Heitkamp (for herself, Mr. Thune, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Daines, Mr. Franken, Mr. Heinrich, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Hoeven, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Peters, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Tester, and Mr. Udall) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning on February 8, 2015, as ‘‘National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week’’. Whereas there are 37 tribal colleges and universities operating on more than 75 campuses in 16 States; Whereas tribal colleges and universities are tribally or federally chartered institutions of higher education and therefore have a unique relationship with the Federal Government; Whereas tribal colleges and universities serve students from more than 250 federally recognized Indian tribes; Whereas tribal colleges and universities offer students access to knowledge and skills grounded in cultural traditions and values, including indigenous languages, which enhance Indian communities and enrich the United States as a whole; Whereas tribal colleges and universities provide access to high quality postsecondary education opportunities for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and other individuals living in some of the most isolated and economically depressed areas in the United States; Whereas tribal colleges and universities are accredited institutions of higher education that effectively prepare students to succeed in their academic pursuits and in a global and highly competitive workforce; Whereas tribal colleges and universities have open enrollment policies, and approximately 20 percent of the students at tribal colleges and universities are non-Indian; and Whereas the collective mission and considerable achievements of tribal colleges and universities deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate— (1) designates the week beginning on February 8, 2015, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week; and (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for tribal colleges and universities.