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This resolution recognizes Monday, April 28, 2025, as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Day at the Louisiana State Capitol, highlighting the significant contributions of Louisiana's eight HBCUs, including Dillard University, Grambling State University, Southern University campuses, and Xavier University of Louisiana. The resolution celebrates the Southern University System as the nation's only HBCU system and emphasizes the institutions' 189-year legacy of educational excellence, community engagement, and economic contributions. It showcases the remarkable achievements of these universities, including high medical school acceptance rates, innovative academic programs, cultural preservation efforts, and their critical role in producing leaders in various fields such as healthcare, STEM, education, and the arts. The resolution also recognizes the HBCUs' commitment to serving diverse student populations, addressing industry needs, and contributing to the social and economic mobility of their graduates and communities. By passing this resolution, the Louisiana Legislature aims to commend these institutions for their outstanding achievements and their alumni's significant contributions to local communities, the state, and the world.

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