[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 130 (Friday, October 7, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2073-E2074]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN HONOR OF DON MILANESE, VICE PRESIDENT OF LAS POSITAS COLLEGE, ON THE 
                       OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                         HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 2005

  Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Don Milanese, vice 
president of Academic Services at Las Positas College in Livermore, who 
is retiring after 35 years of service to the Chabot-Las Positas 
Community College District, the Tri-Valley community, and thousands of 
students.
  Don began his career in 1964 as a graduate teaching assistant at the 
University of California at Davis. Following a 2-year stint in the

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Army, he joined Chabot College as an adjunct faculty member teaching 
political science, while serving as an assistant administrative analyst 
in the education section of the Legislative Analyst's Office in 
Sacramento. In 1970, he became the coordinator of Evening and Extension 
Operations at Chabot College. His warm, supportive manner was felt 
throughout the campus by faculty, staff and students. After 5 years, 
Don then became the assistant dean of instruction for Evening and 
Extension Operations at Chabot College's Valley Campus in Livermore. It 
was here that Don focused his talents on shaping the vision he shared 
with other college officials: a college that would serve the Tri-
Valley. His hard work, dedication, and ability to dream helped 
establish Las Positas College. In 1992, he accepted the position of 
dean of Academic Services at the College, and in 1994 the position 
converted to the vice president of Academic Services.
  Don's talent and wisdom extend beyond community college curriculum 
and instruction. He has used his skills to create community 
partnerships to benefit students, the college, and the community. He 
has been a driving force behind the Tri-Valley Educational 
Collaborative, which brings together business and education leaders to 
address issues of mutual interest.
  Above and beyond his accomplishments at the colleges of Chabot and 
Las Positas, Don is revered for his compassionate nature, his ability 
to know when to lead and when to follow, and his sense of humor. While 
Don's skills and knowledge will be greatly missed and will leave a void 
at the college, it is his love of the college, students, faculty, and 
staff that will be missed the most.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish Don Milanese the best of luck in retirement. I 
hope he finds joy in this next chapter of his life in equal measure to 
the joy he has given his colleagues in his working life.

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