[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 149 (Friday, October 9, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H6966]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING RON GIFFORD OF SCILL

  (Mrs. WALORSKI asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Ron Gifford for 
his dedication to creating and nurturing a trained workforce for the 
growing industrial base of Starke County.
  Ron is the director of the Starke County Initiative for Lifelong 
Learning, known as SCILL, a 2-year school for juniors and seniors. 
SCILL also trains industrial employees, offers several continuing ed 
courses, computer classes, and an automotive tech program.
  The importance of SCILL and Ron's work cannot be understated. A 
highly trained workforce is the backbone of a strong, diverse economy. 
Many of the skills needed to compete in the global market of the 21st 
century are technically demanding.
  Currently, the demand for qualified workers is increasing at a pace 
far greater than existing communities can produce. Thanks to Ron's 
dedication, SCILL has focused on developing and training more workers 
to meet this demand, building a strong workforce to ensure the growth 
of our economy.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Ron Gifford for elevating the 
contributions skilled workers make to ensure that our economy is 
stronger than ever.

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