[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 169 (Tuesday, November 17, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1639]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SUNY EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 17, 2015

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the 
25th Anniversary of the SUNY Empire State College located at Fort Drum 
and the 30th Anniversary of the College's participation in the SUNY 
North Country Consortium on October 21, 2015.
   Since 1985, SUNY Empire State College has supported our nation's 
servicemembers, military spouses, dependents and our brave veterans. 
Soon after the 10th Mountain Division was reactivated at Fort Drum, 
SUNY partnered with other statewide and community organizations in 
order to serve those who protect our national security. SUNY College 
provides our specific North Country student population with access and 
support to high-quality public education.
   SUNY Empire State College accepts academic credit for military 
training recommended by the American Council on Education in order to 
help reduce costs and accelerate the amount of time it takes to 
complete a degree for these service members. According to Military 
Times magazine, SUNY Empire State College is listed among the ``Best 
for Vets: Colleges'' and ``Best for Vets: Business Schools''.
   Congratulations SUNY Empire State College on the 25th anniversary of 
your location at Fort Drum and for your 30 years of service to the 
veterans, soldiers, military spouses and dependents who serve and work 
in the North Country. I want to wish SUNY Empire State College 
continued success in educating this most deserving, nontraditional 
student population.

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