[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 118 (Thursday, September 28, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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    CONGRATULATING MONTGOMERY JUNIOR COLLEGE ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 28, 2000

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to extend my sincere 
congratulations to Montgomery Junior College as you celebrate the 50th 
anniversary of the Takoma Park Campus. Since the summer of 1950, MC has 
continued to uphold its original purpose of providing a quality 
education to anyone with a desire to learn. MC has maintained this 
commitment to both its students and faculty for 50 years. For this, I 
applaud your institution.
  The success of the Takoma Park campus is evident in the constantly 
expanding curricula. Some of the more notable programs include the one-
year Bliss program designed for electricians, a medical technician 
curriculum, and the nursing program. Each of these allow the students 
of MC to be competitive and skilled in the workforce.
  MC is a source of pride not only in Montgomery County but also in the 
surrounding community. Through projects such as the Spitz Company 
Planetarium and the currently developing community health clinic, MC 
provides unique experiences and services to all. The planetarium has 
introduced hundreds of school children and residents to the basics of 
astronomy, allowing imaginations to soar. The community health clinic, 
as part of a new Health Sciences Building, will give hands-on 
experience to students while providing a comfortable environment for 
residents in need of medical attention.
  MC's commitment and vision are the backbone of your reputation. With 
more than 4,000 students of all ages and backgrounds and a dedicated 
faculty, there is no doubt that the next 50 years will be equally 
rewarding. Again, congratulations to everyone at Montgomery Junior 
College for your educational excellence. I wish you the best as you 
continue to expand and serve.

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