[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 163 (Friday, October 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1046-E1047]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATING THE RETIREMENT OF DR. MICHELE JOHNSON

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                           HON. DEREK KILMER

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 14, 2022

  Mr. KILMER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to extend my sincere 
congratulations and gratitude to Dr. Michele L. Johnson on her 
retirement from Pierce College. Throughout her 45 years at Pierce 
College, Dr. Johnson has been a faculty member, collegiate coach, 
executive dean, campus president, and, for the last 18 years, 
Chancellor and CEO. Her leadership has served students, Pierce College 
employees, and the statewide community and technical college system.
  In her current role, Dr. Johnson leads two colleges and an off-campus 
site at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and oversees two campus presidents and 
a district administration. Her dedication to student success and 
innovative leadership promotes Pierce College's mission to create 
quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners 
to thrive in an evolving world. Dr. Johnson has consistently been 
committed to the word ``community'' in community college, developing 
partnerships that have made our region stronger and that have served as 
a model for collaboration.
  Under her leadership, Pierce College has received national awards, 
including recognition for serving veterans and community college 
excellence.
  Speaking personally, I've been honored to consider Dr. Johnson a 
partner and a friend. I am grateful for all that she has done to create 
opportunities for students in our region and to improve higher 
education throughout our state.
  Madam Speaker, Members of Congress, please join me congratulating Dr. 
Michele Johnson on her retirement.

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