Proclamation 8566--National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, 2010.

PROCLAMATIONS; SPECIAL weeks; GOVERNMENT programs; HISPANIC American college students; UNITED States education system; RIGHT to education; OBAMA, Barack, 1961-; SERVICES for students

The article presents the text of Proclamation 8566, designating September 19 through September 25, 2010, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) Week, by U.S. President Barack Obama on September 17. He stated the importance of education to children's future and to the continued growth and prosperity of the country. He noted the need to make sure Hispanic Americans have access to the resources and tools necessary to compete and progress. He cited a key role of HSIs in attracting underrepresented citizens to such fields as science and technology.