[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 2 (Thursday, January 9, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E74]
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                COLLEGE OF SAN MATEO'S 75th ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. TOM LANTOS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 9, 1997

  Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring attention to the 
outstanding achievements of the College of San Mateo and congratulate 
the institution on its 75th anniversary. As one of the leading 
community colleges in California, I have the pleasure of having this 
college in my district.
  Founded in 1922 as the first community college on the Bay Area 
Peninsula, the College of San Mateo rose to meet the needs of the 
community. As the cost of universities rose, educators in San Mateo saw 
the need to provide education for those who could not afford 4 year 
universities. The College of San Mateo acted as a bridge to the 
University of California and Stanford when higher education became 
increasingly more important. Here, students could save money and still 
receive a high quality education.
  The College of San Mateo never stopped serving the community. When 
World War II struck, the college became the top support center in 
northern California. As Dean Moris stated:

       If the need was to have remedial courses, then there would 
     be remedial courses. If a trade school was needed, then trade 
     school classes would be provided. If the community requested 
     adult education, then an adult school would be formed.

  The college became an invaluable asset to the community and a most 
valuable tool for the economic future of the region.
  Hundreds of thousands of students have been educated by the College 
of San Mateo since its founding 75 years ago. The college has helped 
start two other community colleges in the county and has been the only 
community college in northern California to sustain both a television 
and radio station.
  As the college of San Mateo approaches the 21st century, the outlook 
of the community is very bright. For those student that are unable to 
attend 4 year institutions, this college is an equal alternative. I am 
proud to acknowledge the outstanding job the College of San Mateo has 
done educating our community for the past 75 years and will continue 
into the next century.

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