[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 696 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 696

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                    September 23, 2009.
Whereas Western Wyoming Community College was established in 1959 through the 
        efforts of a citizens committee and a general election that formed the 
        original district;
Whereas the College began classes in Rock Springs High School, moved to the 
        Reliance School, and then finally moved to its present College Drive 
        location in Rock Springs in 1969;
Whereas the College opened an extended campus in Green River in 1975;
Whereas these expansions were made possible in part by the Sweetwater County 
        voters, who approved 3 general obligation bond issues, leading to the 
        construction of Western's current award-winning structure;
Whereas the College's service area now encompasses all of Southwestern Wyoming, 
        including Sweetwater, Uinta, Carbon, Sublette, and Lincoln counties;
Whereas the College has grown from serving 40 students during the fall semester 
        of 1959 to currently serving over 4,000 credit and 2,000 community 
        education students each semester;
Whereas the College adheres to its Guiding Principles: ``Learning is our 
        Purpose'', ``Students are our Focus'', ``Employees are our Most 
        Important Resource'', ``The Community is our Partner'', ``Adapting to 
        Change Defines our Future'', and ``Ethical Standards Guide our 
        Actions'';
Whereas the College embodies these principles in its motto: ``A commitment to 
        quality and success'';
Whereas the College is a valued partner with industry, education, and local 
        business in its service area to provide transfer and technical 
        education, workforce training, cultural and athletic activities, and 
        community education courses;
Whereas the College is the fifth of 7 comprehensive community colleges in 
        Wyoming, and a vital part of Wyoming's higher education system;
Whereas the transfer agreement between Wyoming's community colleges and the 
        University of Wyoming creates a seamless transition for students wishing 
        to continue their education; and
Whereas the fall of 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of 
        Western Wyoming Community College: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives acknowledges and congratulates 
Western Wyoming Community College in Southwest Wyoming on the occasion of its 
50th anniversary of service to the students and citizens of the State of 
Wyoming.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.