[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 149 (Thursday, September 18, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1838]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF SADDLEBACK COLLEGE

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                          HON. GARY G. MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2008

  Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Madam Speaker, on September 23, 
2008, Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, CA will be celebrating 40 
years of providing the communities across southern California with 
access to quality higher education. Since 1968, Saddleback College has 
provided access to learning opportunities that promote student success, 
intellectual growth, individual expression, and a dynamic and diverse 
environment of innovation and collegiality. I congratulate them on 40 
years of success in giving students the skills they need to succeed in 
a dynamic economy.
  The Saddleback College faculty and staff, renowned for its experience 
and expertise, work every day to help students succeed in beginning 
their bachelor's degrees and training for careers. They have given more 
than half million students an opportunity to explore the more than 300 
academic programs and opportunities for lifelong learning through 
community education and emeritus classes for senior citizens.
  In 1968, Governor Ronald Reagan, who spoke at the dedication of the 
new campus, stated, ``We are here today to dedicate something more than 
just another college: We are here to dedicate an institution of 
opportunity and fulfillment. It is the function of education to help 
each individual grow to the maximum extent of his capabilities, to help 
him fulfill his great potential--and it is our job as responsible 
citizens to provide that opportunity. That this community has decided 
to move ahead in providing this opportunity is an action which I 
commend--and an action which will provide great rewards for the 
community.''
  I commend Saddleback's commitment to high educational standards, 
accountability, and results. I look forward to celebrating many more 
anniversaries with them in the years to come.

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