[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 12, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E826]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE EDUCATIONAL CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS OF THOMAS A. CROW, PH.D.

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 12, 2010

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend Dr. Thomas A. Crow, 
Chancellor of the State Center Community College District as he 
prepares to retire after 20 years of dedicated service to the higher 
education community. Throughout Dr. Crow's time at the State Center 
Community College District, enrollment has grown to include nearly 
40,000 students, facilities have expanded and a strong commitment to 
the Workforce Development Programs has been forged.
  Tom is a San Joaquin Valley native, born in Fresno, California. He is 
a graduate of California State University, Fresno where he earned his 
bachelor's and master's Degrees. He attended Arizona State University 
in Tempe where he was awarded his Doctor of Philosophy in education. In 
addition, he completed his post-doctoral studies in Kinesiology at the 
University of California, Los Angeles.
  Tom has spent his career with the State Center Community College 
District working as a selfless public servant. During Dr. Crow's tenure 
with the State Center Community College District, he has served in a 
variety of capacities including Vice chancellor and assistant to the 
Chancellor. Prior to joining the State Center Team, Dr. Crow served as 
president of Reedley College for 7 years and as the superintendent for 
the Fowler Unified School District; both located in the heart of 
Central California.
  Dr. Crow believes in a strong community commitment and has been 
actively involved in numerous civic and professional organizations 
including the Rotary Club of Fresno, Fresno Business Council, Fresno 
County Economic Development Corporation, the Fresno Chamber of 
Commerce, the Regional Jobs Initiative, Fresno Compact, and the 
Workforce Investment Board. The leadership that Tom has shown to the 
community of Fresno has been steadfast during his time of service.
  Dr. Tom Crow serves as an outstanding example for those who truly 
want to make a positive difference for students everywhere. Madam 
Speaker, I ask my colleagues to rise with me today and join in 
expressing appreciation for Chancellor Thomas Crow's service to the 
field of education.

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