[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 98 (Wednesday, June 8, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E592-E593]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING EDWARD KNUDSON'S SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY IN THE ANTELOPE 
                                 VALLEY

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                          HON. KEVIN McCARTHY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 8, 2022

  Mr. McCARTHY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Antelope 
Valley Community

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College District (AVCCD) President and Superintendent, Edward Knudson, 
on his retirement from AVCCD after serving in higher education for over 
three decades.
  Like many Americans in the Vietnam era, Ed answered the call to serve 
our nation in the United States Armed Forces. He continued this proud 
legacy of service by transitioning to the field of higher education. 
Working at his alma mater in the College of Business at Oregon State 
University, Ed moved on to teach at a number of institutions, including 
the University of Georgia, Western Oregon University, and the Linn-
Benton Community College.
  In 2002, Ed made his way to Bakersfield, California, where I would 
get to know him, his passion for teaching, and his love for the college 
community. Initially the Dean of Economic and Workforce Development at 
Bakersfield College, Ed was swiftly promoted to Vice President of 
Academic Affairs in 2006. In 2009, Ed moved to Moorpark College and in 
2013, began his career with Antelope Valley College.
  Serving as the President and Superintendent of AVCCD, Ed transformed 
the school. Under his leadership, Antelope Valley College awarded a 
record-setting number of degrees and certificates to students and a 
significant construction bond was passed, providing $350 million 
towards renovations of the school's facilities. Moreover, Ed positioned 
Antelope Valley College to better serve our community's local workforce 
needs by developing a bachelor's degree program in Airframe 
Manufacturing for students.
  Throughout his life, Ed has devoted himself to instilling a sense of 
duty and love of learning to every student he met. Though he will be 
greatly missed at AVCCD, I am confident he will continue to shape the 
lives of countless individuals. On behalf of the 23rd Congressional 
District of California, I would like to thank Ed for his service in 
higher education to our community in Bakersfield and Lancaster, and I 
wish him and his wife, Susan, the very best as they enter this new 
chapter in their lives.

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