[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 165 (Thursday, November 17, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1504]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




JEFFERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF PROVIDING THE MILITARY 
            COMMUNITY AT FORT DRUM WITH COLLEGE PROGRAMMING

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 17, 2016

  Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and to recognize 
Jefferson Community College as it celebrates a 30 year partnership with 
Fort Drum, during which, it has provided the Fort Drum community with 
access to important college programing. Located in Watertown, New York, 
the college first began offering courses to members of the Fort Drum 
community and their families in 1986, developing a strong partnership 
that has continued to grow over the years.
  It is imperative that we not only support our military members, but 
that we support their families as well, and one way we can do this is 
by providing the resources and community backing they need and rightly 
deserve. This partnership between Jefferson Community College and Fort 
Drum shows the dedication our region has to the Fort Drum community, as 
well as our commitment to growth through educational opportunities. 
This partnership has a proven record of success in enabling our 
military personnel and their families to achieve their long and short 
term goals, and serves as an important example for similar communities 
across the country.
  Congratulations to Jefferson Community College for continuing your 
commitment to education and to our military members and their families. 
I want to wish the staff, faculty, and students of Jefferson Community 
College continued success in the future.

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