[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 48 (Thursday, March 25, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E499]
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                         HONORING JEANNE JACOBS

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 25, 2010

  Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
honor Jeanne Jacobs, accomplished educator and President of Miami Dade 
College's Homestead Campus.
  As administrator of the College, she has advanced the mission of the 
institution and brought national attention to South Dade. In addition 
to her leadership role at Miami Dade College, Jeanne serves on the 
Board of Directors of Homestead Hospital and in several community 
organizations, including the Executive Council of the Homestead/Florida 
City Chamber of Commerce, the Senior Advisory Council of the Red Cross, 
and the Vision Council of Homestead. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy 
degree in Administration of Higher Education with a minor in English 
from the University of Alabama.
  This month, Miami Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez, the Miami Dade 
Commission for Women, and Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation honored 
Jeanne at their annual ``In the Company of Women'' Awards Ceremony, a 
well-known recognition and high distinction in the South Florida 
community.
  As we celebrate Women's History Month, I too honor and recognize 
Jeanne for her contributions to and achievements in the fields of 
education and research. Her leadership has truly made a difference in 
the lives of students and has taken this fine institution of higher 
learning on a continued path of excellence.

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