[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1287]
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   HONORING CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN BERNARDINO ON ITS 50TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. PETE AGUILAR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 16, 2015

  Mr. AGUILAR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor California State 
University, San Bernardino as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. 
Established in 1965 as California State College at San Bernardino, the 
Inland Empire institution opened its doors to less than three hundred 
students. In 1984, it officially changed its name to California State 
University, San Bernardino.
   From starting with nearly three hundred students in 1965, to 
educating and empowering more than 20,000 today, Cal State San 
Bernardino has become an integral part of the San Bernardino community. 
With bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in five colleges, it 
provides students from all walks of life with endless opportunities. 
Educating and training our students for our rapidly evolving world is 
critical for the Inland Empire today and tomorrow.
   California State University, San Bernardino has been a powerful 
economic, social, and cultural force for decades. This can be seen 
through the thousands of graduates it sends into the workforce each 
year to the thousands of Inland Empire residents it employs. To date, 
the University has graduated more than 80,000 people since its 
establishment, enriching our community and culture with innovative and 
creative minds that will continue to make the Inland Empire a better 
place to live and raise a family for generations to come.
   As we celebrate its 50th anniversary, we commend and thank the 
faculty, staff and students of California State University, San 
Bernardino of the past five decades for their contributions to our 
community.

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