Statement by Rep. Lawson on Edward Waters College Elevating to University Status
July 02, 2021
July 02, 2021
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Al Lawson, D-Florida, issued the following statement on June 30, 2021:
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U.S. Rep. Al Lawson (FL-05) issued the following statement regarding Jacksonville's Edward Waters College becoming Edward Waters University:
"It is my honor to congratulate Edward Waters University's administration, students and alumni on this historic milestone.
"This has been a long journey for Florida's first HBCU. . . .
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U.S. Rep. Al Lawson (FL-05) issued the following statement regarding Jacksonville's Edward Waters College becoming Edward Waters University:
"It is my honor to congratulate Edward Waters University's administration, students and alumni on this historic milestone.
"This has been a long journey for Florida's first HBCU. . . .