[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 22, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E980]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING DR. BARBARA RISSER

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2016

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. Barbara 
Risser on her retirement and recognize her outstanding career in the 
field of higher education.
  Dr. Risser has served as president of Finger Lakes Community College 
since 2007. During her tenure, she oversaw a major renovation project 
that drastically improved the college's campus, introduced new 
initiatives to grow the size of the student body, and secured funding 
to enhance the college's academic programs. As a result of her efforts, 
FLCC was recently recognized as one of the fastest growing community 
colleges in the country.
  As president of FLCC, Dr. Risser launched an active strategic 
planning process and developed strong ties with our local community. 
She established an advisory committee of K-12 superintendents and 
expanded the services offered to local high school students. In 
recognition of her efforts, the Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce honored 
Dr. Risser with the Athena Award for professional excellence and 
leadership.
  For nearly four decades, Dr. Risser has worked to ensure that young 
people have the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce 
and achieve success. Prior to beginning her tenure as the fourth 
president of FLCC, Dr. Risser served for 28 years as a professor and 
administrator at Onondaga Community College.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Dr. Barbara Risser 
on her successful career and wishing her all the best in her well-
deserved retirement.

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