[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 124 (Thursday, September 19, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1345]
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    HONORING ANNA SOLLEY ED. D. ON RECEIVING VALLE DEL SOL'S LATINO 
                        ADVOCACY CHAMPION AWARD

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                             HON. ED PASTOR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 2013

  Mr. PASTOR of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. 
Anna Solley for receiving the Latino Advocacy Champion Award at Valle 
del Sol's 23rd annual Profiles of Success Celebration on September 6, 
2013. Valle del Sol takes pride in honoring individuals that take 
Arizona to new heights with their deeds and service for others. Dr. 
Anna Solley has accomplished this as a champion for education by 
empowering others, enabling change, and promoting diversity.
   Dr. Solley has worked in higher education for thirty-six years and 
currently serves as President of Phoenix College. She is committed to 
providing access to higher education to a diverse student population 
and strengthening educational attainment among Latino students in the 
Phoenix metro area. One example of Dr. Solley's leadership is through 
her invaluable work in a partnership between Phoenix College, the City 
of Phoenix, and the Phoenix Union High School district. This 
partnership works to engage Latino youth at different points in their 
education, with the goal of increasing the number of students that earn 
postsecondary credentials by 20 percent over a six-year period.
   Born in Nogales, Arizona, Dr. Solley had a big dream for a small-
town girl, of making a difference in the lives of others. Throughout 
her career in higher education, Dr. Solley has exemplified this 
commitment to serving others by helping thousands of others accomplish 
their dreams and inspiring students to be significant contributors to 
their communities.
   Dr. Anna Solley also currently serves on the National Community 
College Hispanic Council Board, the Arizona Commission for 
Postsecondary Education, the Phoenix Community Alliance Board, and the 
St. Joseph's Hospital Community Advisory Board.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Dr. 
Solley for receiving Valle del Sol's Latino Advocacy Champion Award and 
her continued service to the Phoenix community.

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