ATLANTA (March 11, 2010) – Sen. Donzella James (D-College Park) will present HBCU Bus Tours.com with a Senate Resolution (SR 1197) honoring the organization for its 28 years of service. The company connects inner city students with historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) around the country, allows them to tour the campuses and prepares students for the collegiate experience. Atlanta will serve as a departure city for students participating in the spring tour March 8 thru April 8.
“I am so excited that the HBCU Bus Tours.com will be working with Atlanta’s students,” said Sen. James. “This organization does more than provide tours; it gives students confidence that they can obtain a college education.”
The annual bus tour will take students to six HBCUs: Hampton University, Norfolk State University, Delaware State University, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, Lincoln University and Cheney University. In addition to Atlanta, tours will depart from New Haven, Conn., New York, N.Y., Newark, N.J. and Washington, D.C.
“We are so much more than a bus tour company. Our mission is to provide the education and information that students and families need to realize that a college education is within reach,” said Alvin Hartley, President of HBCU Bus Tours.com. “The bus tour not only encourages students to attend an HBCU, but it also provides information on preparation and financial assistance.”
For more information, please contact Sen. James’ office at (404) 914-1285 or email Donzella.James@senate.ga.gov.
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Sen. Donzella James represents the 35th Senate District which includes portions of Douglas and Fulton counties. She may be reached by phone at 404.463.1379 or by e-mail at donzella.james@senate.ga.gov.
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
March 11, 2010
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