[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 9, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E614]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT'S 50 YEARS OF 
                          SERVICE TO MICHIGAN

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 9, 2018

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Wayne County 
Community College District (WCCCD) as they celebrate 50 years of 
service to Michigan students. Their efforts enrich countless lives 
through their educational programming and community service.
  Founded in 1967 by the Legislature of the State of Michigan, Wayne 
County Community College District opened its first campus in Detroit 
with no facilities of its own. The seven-member Board of Trustees 
worked diligently to interview professors, establish programming and 
curricula and enroll students before the first semester began in fall 
1969. The County of Wayne was a large resource for WCCCD throughout its 
first few years, providing classrooms and other necessities which 
formed a partnership that still exists today. The college's positive 
reputation allowed it to expand throughout Wayne County, and there are 
now six WCCCD campuses throughout Michigan.
  Throughout its 50 years of service, WCCCD has expanded its course 
programming and partnerships throughout southeastern Michigan. The 
University has established state of the art educational and 
entertainment facilities throughout the state, including the Michigan 
Institute of Public Safety Education, the Heinz C. Prechter Education 
and Performing Arts Center as well as two Mary Ellen Stempfle 
University Centers. The school continues to serve the state and country 
with its expansive and ever-growing academic programming. Classes and 
certifications range from video game design to cybersecurity, dental 
hygiene to anesthesia technology, teacher education to social work, and 
more. The college's commitment to providing hands-on teaching and 
passionate, well-qualified educators has set WCCCD apart as one of 
Michigan's finest education institutions. Wayne County Community 
College District has successfully served our community throughout the 
past 50 years, and it is my hope that they will continue their work in 
the years to come.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Wayne County 
Community College District during its 50-year anniversary celebration. 
WCCCD's record of excellence is worthy of commendation.

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