[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 82 (Friday, May 18, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E689]
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 IN HONOR OF DR. VICTOR JAIME ON RETIRING AFTER 38 YEARS OF SERVICE TO 
                          THE IMPERIAL VALLEY

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                            HON. JUAN VARGAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 18, 2018

  Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Victor Jaime, whom 
after 30 years of service, will be retiring as President of Imperial 
Valley College.
  Dr. Victor Jaime was born and raised in the Imperial Valley. He was 
the first in his family to go to college and Imperial Valley College 
became the key to his successful career. After graduating with his 
associates from Imperial Valley College, he went on to attain his 
Bachelor's degree at UC Irvine, his Master's degree at San Diego State 
University, his Educational Specialist Degree at Point Loma Nazarene 
College, and finally his Doctorate degree in Education from Northern 
Arizona University. Despite all of his diplomas, the two he cherishes 
the most are his Doctorate, that prepared him to lead our educators and 
students towards a successful path; and his Associates Degree from 
Imperial Valley College, which helped pave the way to his mission in 
life.
  Throughout his career, Dr. Victor Jaime, has worked in various roles 
such as Counselor and later Director of the Talent Search Program, Dean 
of Financial Aid and State Programs, Vice President for Student 
Services and finally Superintendent/President; all at the very college 
that awarded his Associate's Degree: Imperial Valley College.
  Dr. Victor Jaime firmly believes that his father and grandfather were 
his main sources of influence and credits them for his accomplishments 
in academia and his career. Dr. Victor Jaime and his wife, Caroline 
Treadway-Jaime, have three children; two who are former Imperial Valley 
College students, and one who is currently at Cal State Fresno, and the 
grandparents of three grandchildren.
  I would like to recognize Dr. Victor Jaime for his dedication and 
commitment to Imperial Valley and for being a champion to the community 
college system and leaving behind a legacy that will continue to impact 
the students in my district. I wish him the best of luck in his 
retirement.

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