[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 62 (Wednesday, April 10, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E450]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN RECOGNITION OF THE INAUGURATION OF DR. ADELA DE LA TORRE

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                          HON. SUSAN A. DAVIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 10, 2019

  Mrs. DAVIS of California. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize an 
important milestone in the history of San Diego as Dr. Adela de la 
Torre is set to be inaugurated as San Diego State University's (SDSU) 
ninth President on April 11, 2019.
  Her inauguration is taking place at a unique juncture in the history 
of San Diego State University and has the potential to impart a 
significant impact on higher education throughout San Diego County.
  SDSU is, and always will be, a major driver of San Diego's economy. 
With an annual economic impact of over $5.67 billion dollars, it is 
important that we continue to support SDSU and the thousands of 
students who graduate from the institution every year; more than 60 
percent of whom stay in San Diego and put their degrees to work in our 
local communities.
  Dr. de la Torre is a graduate of UC Berkeley, and holds a master's 
degree and Ph.D. in agricultural and resource economics. She has been a 
dedicated leader in the higher education space for over 30 years.
  Dr. de la Torre was appointed as SDSU's first woman president in June 
of 2018. Throughout her first year in this position, she has spent 
significant time ``listening and learning'' to stakeholders in the 
region and embarked on a listening tour throughout San Diego County to 
ensure she has an intimate understanding of the unique needs of the 
students SDSU serves.
  As she assumes control of SDSU, Dr. de la Torre has an opportunity to 
establish her vision for the future. At a time when the University is 
planning a major expansion in Mission Valley, it is important that its 
leaders clearly articulate their plans for growth and development.
  Under Dr. de la Torre's leadership, SDSU embarks on a journey to 
increase its local footprint and establish the infrastructure necessary 
to support students over the next century. By engaging with the 
community, she has positioned herself well for success.
  As I reflect on Dr. de la Torre's past accomplishments, and on her 
vision for the future, I am inspired by her dedication to social 
justice, and to improving higher education for the good of all 
students. I believe that her experience has prepared her well for 
achievement of SDSU's lofty goals.
  I am pleased to be able to welcome Dr. de la Torre as SDSU's new 
president, and look forward to seeing her vision for SDSU take shape. 
Under her guidance, SDSU stands poised and ready to greatly expand its 
impact, and emerge as a mecca for innovative higher education in 
California and beyond.
  I extend my congratulations to her on her appointment and 
inauguration. In the short time she has been in San Diego orienting 
herself to every opportunity here, she has epitomized the future of our 
community. Dr. de la Torre is SDSU and will surely touch lives.

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