[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 94 (Thursday, June 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E791]
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                       CONGRATULATING ROB WIDMER

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2018

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Rob Widmer, who will retire this month after more than 
twenty-two years of service to Heartland Community College in 
Bloomington-Normal.
  Rob has been in higher education for over forty years--half of which 
he spent with Heartland. He joined the college in 1996, serving as the 
vice president of business services until 2013, when he began his role 
as Heartland's third president. I can attest that he has been a great 
advocate for community colleges and technical education.
  During his time there, Heartland expanded into one of Central 
Illinois' primary institutions for workforce development and is now 
among the state's most renowned community colleges.
  This week, the newly-revitalized quad at Heartland's campus will be 
dedicated as the Rob Widmer Quad, in recognition of Rob's service to 
the school.
  While he plans to travel and spend time with his four sons and ten 
grandchildren, I know Rob will continue serving the Bloomington-Normal 
community with his time and talents.
  Congratulations, Rob, and best wishes on this new chapter of life.

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