[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 194 (Wednesday, November 29, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1613]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 29, 2017

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Northampton 
Community College (NCC) as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. It was 
founded in 1965 by twelve Northampton County school directors who were 
committed to providing an affordable, comprehensive community college 
education where adults could develop critical skills for a shifting 
regional economy. In 1967, it opened its doors to 404 students. What 
started as a singular campus with trailers for laboratories has since 
expanded into two beautiful campuses with state-of-the-art facilities.
  Today, NCC offers degrees to over 14,000 students. An additional 
17,000 students enroll in workforce training, adult literacy, and youth 
classes. Alumni have gone on to further their education through 
partnerships with colleges and universities. Many alumni have become 
known as masters in their trade with some recognized as Pulitzer Prize 
winners and Academy Award winning directors.
  Northampton Community College remains committed to providing a 
quality college experience regardless of socioeconomic status. Federal 
grants have supported this good work, including a $10 million grant 
from the Department of Labor in 2014. The College's innovation and 
drive will continue to produce talented graduates and contribute to the 
region's economy. I ask my fellow Members to join me in recognizing 
Northampton Community College for 50 years of excellence and service to 
the community.

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