[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 59 (Wednesday, April 22, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E553]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING DR. BEVERLY WALKER-GRIFFEA AS SHE IS INSTALLED AS THE 
 SEVENTH PRESIDENT OF MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND FOR HER COMMITMENT TO 
                          ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

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                         HON. DANIEL T. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 2015

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in recognizing Dr. Walker-Griffea, President 
of Mott Community College, for her unwavering commitment to academic 
excellence and student success.
   Dr. Walker-Griffea is the first female and first African American 
president in Mott Community College's history. A native of Tulsa, 
Oklahoma, Dr. Walker-Griffea holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Child 
Development from Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas, a Master of 
Education in Guidance and Counseling from Virginia State University in 
Petersburg, Virginia, and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and 
Broadcasting from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
   Dr. Walker-Griffea has demonstrated a passion for ensuring all 
students have access to quality, affordable, and effective learning 
experiences. As a long-time advocate for collegiate student success, 
Dr. Walker-Griffea has served community college students in various 
capacities for twenty years. Her long history in education includes 
serving as Vice President of Student Affairs at Thomas Nelson Community 
College in Hampton, Virginia; Dean of Student Development at Houston 
Community College-Central Campus; and Interim Dean of Health and 
Environmental Sciences at Spokane Community College.
   Mr. Speaker, I applaud Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea for her strong 
leadership and unyielding commitment to academic success and our 
community.

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