[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 72 (Thursday, May 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E843]
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      CONGRATULATING ERMA JOHNSON HADLEY AND RECOGNIZING HER MANY 
      ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE AND HER COMMUNITY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 13, 2010

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I proudly rise today to congratulate Erma 
Johnson Hadley, the newly appointed Chancellor of the Tarrant County 
College District, and to recognize her many accomplishments to TCC and 
her community. Hadley is not only the first female to be named 
Chancellor of TCC, but also the first African American.
  Hadley has been with TCC, which includes five districts and has an 
enrollment of more than 45,000 students, for over 40 years. Prior to 
being named Chancellor, Hadley has served as both a faculty member and 
administrator, including Director of Personnel, Vice Chancellor for 
Human Resources, and Vice Chancellor for Administration.
  During her distinguished tenure at TCC, Hadley has been voted 
``Outstanding Teacher'', she established the District's call center, 
and created the TCC Employee Scholarship Program, among other notable 
accomplishments. Hadley has also served as Equal Opportunity Officer 
and formerly oversaw the Admissions, Records and Registration 
departments.
  In addition to her service to TCC, Hadley has contributed 
significantly to the local community for more than 35 years. She has 
served as Chairman of the Tarrant County Hospital District Board of 
Managers, Chairman of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport 
Board, and Chairman of the North Texas Commission. Hadley was also 
selected by former Texas Governor Bill Clements for the Trinity River 
Authority of Texas and former Texas Governor George W. Bush for the 
Texas Governor's Committee on Volunteerism.
  Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that I rise today to 
congratulate and recognize the accomplishments of Erma Johnson Hadley, 
Chancellor of the Tarrant County College District. It is a privilege to 
represent such a dedicated community member and public servant, and 
such a superb educational institution, in the United States House of 
Representatives.

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