[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 9, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S5508]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                  RECOGNIZING MORGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

 Mr. GARDNER. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Morgan 
Community College in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Since the 
first day of class in 1970, Morgan Community College has prepared 
students from all walks of life for future success with dedication and 
compassion. The institution plays a critical role on the Eastern Plains 
of Colorado with programs that provide a strong knowledge base and 
serve as a springboard to future economic prosperity.
  As part of its commitment to providing high-quality, affordable 
higher education opportunities, Morgan Community College offers an 
expansive assortment of over 80 courses and a variety of curriculum 
tracks to ensure that students are able to find an educational path 
that best supports their goals. Furthermore, Morgan Community College 
is nationally recognized for its high graduation and transfer rates 
into 4-year institutions, indicating its ability to serve students' 
unique objectives.
  Morgan Community College continues to innovate and develop 
groundbreaking new programs to support the needs of the local 
communities. On August 17, 2020, the college celebrated the opening of 
Poplar Hall, an educational building to be utilized for the college's 
precision agriculture program. The development of Poplar Hall 
demonstrates the college's investment in and dedication towards the 
next generation of Colorado farmers and ranchers.
  The indispensable services Morgan Community College provides to its 
students have been recognized on multiple occasions, earning the 
college a top 10 ranking in SmartAsset's 2020 Best Community Colleges 
in America. In addition, Morgan Community College has been continuously 
named a ``great college to work for'' by the Chronicle of Higher 
Education.
  Morgan Community College offers immeasurable value to communities in 
Eastern Colorado, and the institution has a bright future. Sincerest 
congratulations on this 50th anniversary milestone.

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