[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 59 (Friday, May 10, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E782]
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                    TRIBUTE TO THE COLLEGE OF MARIN

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                          HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 10, 2002

  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor The College of Marin 
(COM) on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. Established in 1926, the 
College has a long history of providing vocational, career, enrichment, 
and community education programs to Marin County.
  From its beginning as a small campus in Kentfield, the school has 
added a second campus at Indian Valley in Novato and serves more than 
27,000 students annually. COM offers an Associate Degree and prepares 
students for transfer to the most prestigious universities. With more 
than 70 undergraduate majors in humanities/liberal arts, science, and 
technical and vocational fields, the College services a student body 
ranging in age from 9 to 80 years old and from 80 different countries. 
With other activities like a Breakdance Club and the Student Nurse 
Association, students can participate at many levels.
  Throughout its history the community college has demonstrated its 
responsiveness to the changing needs of Marin, fulfilling its role as a 
true college of the community. The faculty and staff are committed to 
providing a quality educational experience for all. And today, under 
the leadership of President James Middleton and a dedicated Board of 
Trustees, College of Marin is a thriving institution at the heart of 
the County.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize College of Marin for its many 
achievements during its 75 years.

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