[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 125 (Thursday, September 16, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S7178]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 626--ACKNOWLEDGING AND CONGRATULATING MIAMI DADE 
   COLLEGE ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SERVICE TO THE 
             STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA

  Mr. NELSON of Florida (for himself and Mr. LeMieux) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 626

       Whereas Miami Dade College opened its doors in 1960 as an 
     institution of higher education for the residents of Miami-
     Dade County, Florida;
       Whereas Miami Dade College became the first integrated 
     junior college in the State of Florida, leading the way for 
     other institutions to adopt policies of offering a higher 
     education to persons of all races and ethnicities;
       Whereas Miami Dade College has 1 of the most diverse 
     student populations in the United States, with students from 
     178 countries, speaking 86 languages;
       Whereas Miami Dade College has the largest enrollment of 
     any institution of higher education in the United States, 
     welcoming nearly 170,000 students annually;
       Whereas Miami Dade College offers more than 300 major areas 
     of study, providing educational and workforce opportunities 
     for students seeking associate and bachelor degrees, as well 
     as short-term certifications in critical areas of study;
       Whereas Miami Dade College provides an affordable, 
     comprehensive higher education to individuals of all incomes 
     and backgrounds;
       Whereas 52 percent of the students attending Miami Dade 
     College are the first in their families to attend college;
       Whereas 55 percent of the students attending Miami Dade 
     College receive Pell Grants;
       Whereas Miami Dade College ranks first in the United States 
     in the amount of Pell Grant funds awarded to public 
     institutions of higher education;
       Whereas Miami Dade College is 1 of only 40 community 
     colleges nationwide to be named to the President's Higher 
     Education Community Service Honor Roll;
       Whereas Miami Dade College is a leader in cultural 
     programming;
       Whereas the Miami International Book Fair, which is 
     sponsored by Miami Dade College, is the largest literary 
     event in the United States;
       Whereas the Miami International Film Festival, which is 
     sponsored by Miami Dade College, is world-renowned;
       Whereas Miami Dade College is the home of the Freedom 
     Tower, a National Historic Landmark;
       Whereas Miami Dade College adheres to the guiding principle 
     of the College to change lives through the opportunity of 
     education; and
       Whereas 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the 
     establishment of Miami Dade College: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate acknowledges and congratulates 
     Miami Dade College on the occasion of its 50th anniversary of 
     academic excellence and service to the residents of the State 
     of Florida.

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