[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 104 (Wednesday, June 14, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E563]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING DR. LAURA COLEMAN FOR 16 YEARS OF SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF 
                              BAY COLLEGE

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 14, 2023

  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Dr. Laura 
Coleman for 16 years of service as President of Bay College. Set to 
retire on June 30th, Laura has carved out a positive legacy for herself 
as the longest serving President in the institution's illustrious 
history. She has secured countless grants and development opportunities 
for students and has prioritized their success on an individual basis. 
Her undying commitment to her students has changed countless lives and 
will continue to do so long after her retirement.
  Starting her time as President of Bay College in 2006. Laura strived 
to create the best place for students to learn and develop themselves 
for life beyond the classroom. She helped to spearhead the renovation 
of over 70 percent of campus buildings and to establish new academic 
and extracurricular opportunities for students to foster success on all 
fronts. Laura's holistic approach to cultivating a well-rounded student 
also led to the reintroduction of athletics in 2017, creating a greater 
sense of community within the institution.
  With Laura at the helm, Bay College has further cemented itself as a 
respected academic institution and has expanded its student-centric 
outreach. She deserves our unwavering respect and gratitude for her 
tireless service to her students and colleagues during her tenure.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recognize Dr. Laura Coleman on her 
upcoming retirement after 16 years as President of Bay College. She has 
become a respected and loved fixture of the Bay College family and will 
be missed by many within the institution and community. On behalf of 
Michigan's First District, I extend my gratitude to Laura and wish her 
the best in her future endeavors.

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