Cornyn Introduces Resolution to Honor Hispanic-Serving Institutions 

Hispanic Serving Institutions support not only Americas growing Hispanic community but our entire nation." Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON D.C. As a Texan where one in three individuals identify as Hispanic I am proud to support this resolution to recognize our states many Hispanic Serving Institutions" said Sen. John Cornyn as he introduced a Senate resolution recognizing the work goals and achievements of 470-plus non-profit Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) throughout our nation by designating the week of September 18-24th as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.

By providing the next generation with quality education and a diverse environment to express their ideas Hispanic Serving Institutions not only support Americas growing Hispanic community but our entire nation" said Sen. Cornyn as the nation begins to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

• Full text of the resolution can be found here.

HSIs are defined as degree-granting institutions where total Hispanic enrollment constitutes no less than 25 of the total enrollment.  Texas is home to 49 HSIs. Additional cosponsors of the resolution include:

• Senators Michael F. Bennet (D-CO)
• Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
• Cory Booker (D-N.J.)
• Robert P. Casey Jr. (D-PA)
• Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
• Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
• Richard Durbin (D-IL)
• Dianne Feinstein (D-CA)
• Martin Heinrich (D-NM)
• Dean Heller (R-NV)
• Tim Kaine (D-VA)
• Bob Menendez (D-NJ)
• Bill Nelson (D-FL)
• Marco Rubio (R-FL)
• Bernie Sanders (D-VT)
• Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and
• Tom Udall (D-NM)