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PUBLIC LAW 99-000—MMMM. DD, 1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-512—OCT. 21, 1986

100 STAT. 2081

Public Law 99-512 99th Congress Joint Resolution To designate December 11, 1986, as "National SEEK and College Discovery Day".

Whereas the development of effective means to foster higher educational opportunity and attainment among members of minority groups, the economically disadvantaged, and the educationally underprepared is a matter of great national concern; Whereas the City University of New York has implemented two programs—College Discovery for community college students, and SEEK (Search for Elevation, Education, and Knowledge) for senior college students—which provide specialized counseling, remedial instruction, and tutorial services enabling nearly 14,000 disadvantaged students a year to receive the benefits of a college education; Whereas almost 100,000 students have participated in the SEEK and College Discovery programs since their inception 20 years ago, which the City University of New York is celebrating in a special ceremony December 11, 1986; and Whereas the concept and innovative educational techniques employed by the SEEK and College Discovery programs have served as a forerunner and model for college remedial programs across the country, and for the Federal TRIO program under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That December 11, 1986, is designated as "National SEEK and College Discovery Day", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved October 21, 1986.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 735: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): Oct. 1, considered and passed House. Oct. 9, considered and passed Senate.

Oct. 21, 1986 [H.J. Res. 735]

Ante, p. 1308.