[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 163 (Wednesday, October 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1294]
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                  HONORING ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2019

  Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Rockland Community College 
as the institution begins a year-long celebration of its 60th 
anniversary this month.
  Six decades ago, a group of community leaders boldly transformed an 
old almshouse and 27 acres of farm land into an institution of higher 
education. Since then, Rockland Community College has provided quality, 
affordable education to students of all ages and been an important 
resource to the residents of the Lower Hudson Valley.
  The institution's motto--``to learn, to search, to serve''--has 
guided students in their academic journeys ensuring they are supported 
every step of the way. With more than 500 full and part-time faculty 
members, support and one-on-one help is readily available to all 
students.
  Madam Speaker, I urge my fellow Members of Congress to join me in 
expressing congratulations and thanks to both former and current 
Rockland Community College administrators, Board members, faculty, 
staff and students for making and keeping the college such a vibrant 
part of our community for 60 years.

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