[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 49 (Tuesday, March 21, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E359]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   SAN JACINTO COLLEGE NAMED 5TH BEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN THE NATION

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                            HON. PETE OLSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 21, 2017

  Mr. OLSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate San Jacinto 
College of Houston, TX, for being named the fifth best community 
college in the country by the Aspen Institute College Excellence 
Program.
  Ten top-notch community colleges were nominated for the Aspen Prize 
for Community College Excellence Award for the schools' student 
learning, certificate and degree completion, employment and earnings 
for graduates and accessibility and success of minority and lower 
income students. San Jacinto was recognized because of its extreme 
focus on supporting and working with students to ensure they are the 
most equipped to find a job and prepare for life after graduation. 
Between 2007 and 2015, the number of certificates and associate degrees 
San Jacinto College has awarded has increased by an impressive 140 
percent. San Jacinto College works closely with local workforce to 
develop degree programs that match employment needs and their strong 
leadership is paying off for their students and our local money.
  On behalf of the Twenty-Second Congressional District of Texas, 
congratulations again to San Jacinto College for being named the fifth 
best community college in the country. We are proud of their strong 
commitment to prepare students for life after graduation. Keep up the 
good work.

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