[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 64 (Friday, May 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E835]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO CARLOS NAVA

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2002

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding 
educator, Carlos Nava. On Friday, May 17, 2002, Los Angeles Mission 
College will honor Carlos for his 33 years of service with the Los 
Angeles Community College District; 27 of those with Los Angeles 
Mission College in Sylmar, California.
  Carlos was one of the founding administrators who helped open Los 
Angeles Mission College in storefronts in the City of San Fernando in 
1975. He has been with the college ever since. Initially, Carlos held 
the position of Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. He was later 
appointed as the Acting Chief Instructional Officer in 1985. He then 
gained a quick promotion a year and a half later and became the Chief 
Student Services Officer--a position which he still holds today. As a 
member of the senior staff, Carlos is responsible for all student 
support programs including those of Admissions and Records, Financial 
Aid, EOP&S, the Child Development Center and Student Government. Carlos 
is also in charge of recruitment and marketing, an area where he has 
proven very effective as enrollment has grown steadily over the last 
five years.
  A charismatic leader, Carlos has successfully organized and 
implemented many projects, always working inclusively with faculty, 
students, community, and various organizations to achieve success. He 
pioneered curriculum for Chicano Studies and has implemented several 
community service programs. His familiarity with the diverse 
populations that the college serves has been extremely valuable to its 
growth and success.
  Carlos's integrity, enthusiasm and strong consensus building 
abilities have made him a role model to many and an inspiration to many 
more. Over the years I have attended and enjoyed many programs at 
Mission College and have witnessed firsthand Carlos's genuine concern 
for students, the campus and the surrounding community. He has earned 
the respect of his students, his colleagues, and the community and its 
leaders.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to ask my colleagues to join 
me in saluting Carlos Nava for his extraordinary service with the Los 
Angeles Community College District.

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