[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 131 (Friday, September 28, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1663-E1664]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                LAMAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. CORY GARDNER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 28, 2012

  Mr. GARDNER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the 75th anniversary 
of Lamar Community College.
  Located in Prowers County, Colorado, Lamar Community College has 
grown to over 1,000 students, and fosters an environment that supports 
students and the surrounding community. The value of having an 
institution of higher education committed to enriching the lives of its 
students has proven to be invaluable for Southeastern Colorado.
  Through a variety of partnerships, the college is able to offer 
students the opportunity to obtain admission and degrees from four-year 
universities. Properly representing the Eastern Plains of Colorado, 
Lamar Community College has become known for its successful agriculture 
and equestrian programs.
  The college hosts five National Junior College Athletic Association 
sports as well as a National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association team, 
and these programs have risen to prominence in the region. Lamar 
Community College's core values of Respect, Integrity, Open

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Communication, and Valuing People have allowed this institution to 
flourish over its history.
  It is with great pride that I honor the 75th Anniversary of Lamar 
Community College.

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