[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 197 (Monday, December 4, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1646]
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                      TRIBUTE TO RENEE D. MARTINEZ

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 4, 2017

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Renee D. Martinez, who 
is retiring as President of Los Angeles Community College.
  A Los Angeles native, Ms. Martinez received her Associate of Arts 
degree from Mount Saint Mary's College and a bachelor's degree in child 
development from the California State University Los Angeles. Upon 
receiving her master's degree in child development from the University 
of San Francisco, she began her over forty-year career in education 
with the Los Angeles Unified School District, working as a teacher, 
consultant and director, while also teaching part-time at East Los 
Angeles College (ELAC). In 1975, she became a full-time faculty member 
of ELAC's Child Development Department, and later served as the 
Department Chair. Renee went on to hold various other administrative 
and managerial positions at ELAC such as Vocational Dean, Evening Dean, 
and Director of Student Activities. In 2001, she assumed the role of 
Vice President of Workforce Education and Economic Development, where 
she fostered valuable connections with the business community for the 
purpose of assisting students in their employment and educational 
efforts.
  In 2012, Ms. Martinez was appointed Interim President of Los Angeles 
City College (LACC). The following year, she became the college's 16th 
President and was recognized as the first Latina to be President in 
LACC's ninety-year history. During her successful tenure, she was 
responsible for managing all college departments, faculty and staff and 
overseeing student support services, student achievement and the 
college budget. Renee ably upheld the goals and values set forth by the 
Los Angeles Community College District by fostering a creative and 
inclusive learning and working environment for all students, staff and 
faculty members, and emphasizing the importance of assisting students 
in need.
  An exemplary leader, Renee D. Martinez has been an invaluable asset 
in the field of education and has left a legacy that will be preserved 
and enjoyed by generations to come. I ask all Members of Congress to 
join me in thanking Renee D. Martinez for over four decades of 
distinguished service to the academic community of the greater Los 
Angeles region.

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