[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 102 (Tuesday, June 19, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E860]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING DR. THOMAS A. PARHAM

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2018

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
and honor Dr. Thomas A. Parham, an exemplary constituent and university 
administrator who I am immensely proud to represent. Dr. Parham is 
ending his 33-year tenure at the University of California, Irvine to 
become the President of California State University, Dominguez Hills. I 
know that Dr. Parham will take to Dominguez Hills with the same passion 
and drive that made his time at the University of California, Irvine 
such a success.
  Dr. Parham most recently held the position of Vice Chancellor for 
Student Affairs at the University of California, Irvine. Under his 
leadership, the Irvine student body was empowered to break down racial 
barriers in their classrooms and communities. Such work has been a 
staple of Dr. Parham's career as he played an integral role in 
chartering the Orange County chapter of 100 Black Men of America, 
eventually serving as President from 2002 to 2005. Through this 
organization, Dr. Parham spearheaded programs in Orange County and Los 
Angeles which set education goals for high school students that aimed 
to bring underrepresented students to the top of the educational 
ladder. This work demonstrates Dr. Parham's bearing to recognize vital 
areas of education that deserve continued attention and service. In 
addition to his work as a university administrator and community 
activist, Dr. Parham is also a voluminous author who has been published 
over 45 times. His written works bring to light the importance of the 
African American identity and the role this plays in counseling a 
historically marginalized group. His focus on the success of students 
demonstrates his caring and compassionate nature that has been a 
cornerstone of his career.
  Dr. Parham has truly had a great impact on all the lives he has 
touched and his dedication to the service of others will truly be 
remembered. Though he is leaving Orange County, I am certain that he 
will be successful in this new endeavor and wish him well in his 
continuing mission to educate and mentor. With his vision and 
leadership, I am sure that the students at Dominguez Hills will be well 
served by Dr. Parham.

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