Graham honors FAMU, Black History Month on floor of U.S. House of Representatives

Gwen Graham during the 2014 FAMU Homecoming Parade

Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham (D-Tallahassee) recognized and honored FAMU by reading the following statement into the Record of the United States House of Representatives:

“Mr. Speaker, to celebrate Black History Month, I rise to recognize Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University,  one of the oldest and most prestigious historically black colleges in the United States.

The Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, or FAMU as it’s more affectionately known in North Florida, was founded in 1887, with just 15 students and two instructors.

Today, the university has grown to enroll nearly 10,000 students, and was named by The U.S. News & World Report as the top public historically black college or university in the nation for 2015.

I’m proud to represent FAMU in the Second Congressional District of Florida. Their mission and the public service they provide is a benefit to North Florida, our state and our nation.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.”