[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 97 (Thursday, July 12, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1328]
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                  IN RECOGNITION OF DR. JESUS CARREON

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                        HON. GRACE F. NAPOLITANO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 12, 2001

  Mrs. NAPOLITANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Jesus 
Carreon for his unfailing leadership and his dedication to the Southern 
California community. Dr. Jesus ``Jess'' Carreon, current President of 
Rio Hondo College, will be leaving the district to assume a new 
position as President of Portland Community College in Portland, 
Oregon.
  Dr. Carreon has been an active contributor to the Southern California 
community for quite some time. After spending his childhood in the San 
Diego area, he pursued his Bachelor's Degree from the University of San 
Diego. He later earned his Master's of Science Degree from the 
University of California, Irvine, and his Doctorate in Education from 
the University of Southern California.
  After completing his own education, Dr. Carreon immediately became a 
teacher. Since then, he has been involved in the educational process at 
nearly every level. He served as Assistant Dean of Instruction at Laney 
College in Oakland and as Assistant Dean of Vocational Education at San 
Bernardino Valley College. Dr. Carreon later served as Vice President 
of Instruction at El Camino Community College and, most recently, as 
President of Ventura College.
  Jess has made immense strides during his tenure as President of Rio 
Hondo Community College. In addition to greatly improving the school's 
image, Dr. Carreon has worked tirelessly to increase Rio Hondo's 
involvement in the community. Under his leadership, members of the 
school's management team were awarded seats on Chambers of Commerce in 
each of Rio Hondo's sending districts. In addition, Dr. Carreon 
pioneered the creation of the school's first satellite campuses in the 
towns of El Monte and Santa Fe Springs.
  Still, Dr. Carreon's involvement reaches far beyond the classroom. 
When not teaching, he serves on local community boards and acts as an 
advocate for economic development. He sits on the Board of Directors 
for both the American Association of Community Colleges and the 
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. Dr. Carreon is an active member 
of Whittier and San Gabriel economic councils and, in 1999, was named 
President of the National Community College Hispanic Council.
  Dr. Carreon's expansive knowledge and considerable expertise have 
made him a popular speaker at the regional, state and national levels. 
He lectures frequently on a host of topics, including economic 
development, workforce preparation, and leadership.
  Dr. Carreon has devoted his life to improving education throughout 
Southern California and the 34th Congressional District. He is a model 
citizen, active throughout the community. I want to personally 
congratulate Jess for all his contributions and wish him success in his 
new position.

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