[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 82 (Wednesday, June 19, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1094-E1095]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING STAN ROGER ARTERBERRY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                             HON. DOUG OSE

                             of california

                           HON. GEORGE MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 19, 2002

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, we rise today to recognize 
Stan Roger Arterberry who is resigning as Superintendent-President of 
Solano Community College after eight years of distinguished service to 
the community.
  Mr. Arterberry began his career with the California Community 
Colleges in 1974 as an

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Assistant Professor of Sociology and History at Riverside City College.
  He moved into college administration in 1980 as the Assistant Dean of 
Student Affairs at Riverside.
  In 1983 he transferred to West Hills Community College as Dean of 
Community Based Education. Three years later he was named Vice 
President for Academic/Student Services. He eventually became 
Superintendent/President of the district and served in that capacity 
until 1993 when he was named President of Merritt College.
  He became President/Superintendent of the Solano Community College 
District in 1994.
  During Mr. Arterberry's tenure, the college initiated the future 
development of programs with Sacramento State University and Sonoma 
State University to provide students the ability to achieve a four-year 
degree in Solano County.
  Among Mr. Arterberry's innovations were the Weekend College, courses 
at Travis Air Force Base and online courses. He also encouraged the 
increased use of technology for services and programs for students and 
employees.
  The Biotechnology Program, one of the cornerstones of Solano 
Community College, continued to grow and develop under Mr. Arterberry's 
leadership.
  In addition to his professional responsibilities, Mr. Arterberry 
served as President of the Solano County American Red Cross and the 
Solano County Business Education Alliance. He was also an active member 
of the Vallejo Omega Boys and Girls Club, the Solano County Workforce 
Investment Board, The Vacaville Chamber of Commerce Education 
Committee, the Solano Economic Development Corporation, the Vallejo 
Chamber of Commerce and the Vacaville Select Committee on City and 
School Relations.
  Mr. Speaker, Superintendent-President Stan Roger Arterben-y has 
served his college and his community well and it is therefore 
appropriate that we honor him today for his many contributions and wish 
him well in his new position as Chancellor of West Valley Mission 
College.

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