[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 146 (Monday, November 7, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2281]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF ANDREW A. MAZZARA

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, November 7, 2005

  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay respect to and 
celebrate the career of Andrew A. Mazzara. He has announced his 
retirement from the presidency of Henry Ford Community College, HFCC, 
after 34 years of service.
  Mr. Mazzara's leadership and experience advanced HFCC's reputation 
through innovation and development. A lifelong resident of Dearborn and 
1963 graduate of HFCC, Mr. Mazzara's earned respect and success through 
his hard work and determination. He can truly be called an educational 
pioneer and through his devotion to students, faculty and the community 
he served has had a lasting positive impact on Dearborn and the State 
of Michigan.
  In 1966 he started his career at HFCC teaching engineering, 
apprentice training and drafting: Taking a short respite in 1972 as a 
technical consultant and administrator for the Michigan Department of 
Education, he returned in 1977 to become Dean of Career Education. As 
dean, he helped his areas of oversight, Business and Economics, Health 
Careers, Nursing, Industrial Technology, Apprentice Training, 
Management Development, and Customized Training Divisions, expand and 
develop into educationally rich and nationally respected programs. In 
1982 he took a 1 year work leave to be the Interim Director of the UAW-
Ford Motor Company National Education and Development Training Center, 
which was the nation's first joint labor-management hourly worker 
training program.
  In 1987, Mr. Marazza was named the vice president/dean of career 
education at HFCC. Following the trend and recognizing his dedication 
and skill, in 1990, the HFCC Board named him president. Charged with 
running the fifth largest community college in Michigan, Mr. Mazzara 
immersed himself in the community creating bonds with businesses, 
organized labor, and government. During his tenure as president, eleven 
buildings were renovated and another six were built, all a part of a 
$67 million campus improvement plan he has spearheaded. Under his 
leadership the school balanced its finances, improved its programs, and 
gained national respect. The UAW and Ford Motor Company recognized his 
achievements and awarded him the Distinguished Service Award in 1998. 
His other awards include the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce President of 
the Year, Detroit College of Business Citizen of the Year Award, and 
the Italian American Cultural Society Heritage Award.
  Andrew A. Mazzara's continued commitment to Henry Ford Community 
College and Dearborn at large has helped to create a vibrant, 
outreaching educational community. Long after Mr. Mazzara's departure, 
the gateway he created to quality higher education will continue to 
benefit thousands. His legacy will not be forgotten.

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