[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E858]
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                       RECOGNIZING ALFRED HERRERA

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2003

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a great educator 
with a humble and caring heart, Mr. Alfred Herrera, for his commitment 
to students.
  Mr. Herrera has a remarkable record helping underrepresented, first 
generation, and low-income students gain access to a college education. 
As the Director of UCLA's Community College Partnership Program, Mr. 
Herrera understands the importance of reaching out to students in 
community colleges who face many challenges in their pursuit of a four-
year college education. He prepares students with the information and 
counsel that will allow them to make a successful transition from a 
community college to a four-year university and provides guidance for 
future opportunities.
  Mr. Herrera's commitment to students and their academic success is 
unwavering; he goes far and beyond the call of duty to ensure access 
and opportunity for students. He has played a significant role in 
nurturing and providing a highly accelerated learning environment for 
students of diverse backgrounds.
  But his commitment to educational opportunities for all students is 
exemplified by his work in promoting the passage and implementation of 
AB540, a California law that allows undocumented students an 
opportunity to participate in California's public higher education 
institutes by allowing them to pay in-state tuition rates.
  I am honored to call him my dear friend. I commend him for his vision 
and dedication to create and extend learning opportunities for those 
least able to access it.

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