[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 132 (Tuesday, August 1, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E747-E748]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING DR. ED BREWSTER

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                           HON. DEREK KILMER

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 1, 2023

  Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Ed Brewster 
for his many years of public service to our community. As the President 
of Grays Harbor College for a combined 16 years, Dr. Brewster 
demonstrated unparalleled leadership and advocacy for the Grays Harbor 
community.
  Dr. Brewster assumed the presidency of Grays Harbor College in 2004 
and spent the next 12 years fostering a culture of innovation and 
demonstrating a deep commitment to serving the needs of students, 
staff, and the broader Grays Harbor County community before first 
retiring in 2016.

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  One does not have to search long to find the positive results of Dr. 
Brewster's tireless work. His leadership was integral to the successful 
implementation of Bachelor of Science degree programs in K-8 Teacher 
Education, Forest Resource Management, and Organizational Management. 
In accomplishing this, Dr. Brewster made it possible for Grays Harbor 
College to provide opportunities for students to earn associate 
degrees, enter the workforce, and continue their education.
  During his tenure at Grays Harbor College, Dr. Brewster utilized his 
expertise in correctional facility education and made significant 
contributions to the College's program at Stafford Creek Correctional 
Center. His diligent work left a lasting impact on 1 of the largest 
correctional facility education programs in the state of Washington.
  In a testament to Dr. Brewster's commitment to Grays Harbor County, 
Dr. Brewster came out of retirement in 2020 to resume his role as 
President and guide the College through the challenges of a global 
pandemic. A 1-year contract quickly turned into nearly 3, and Dr. 
Brewster re-entered a much-deserved retirement on June 30, 2023.
  Mr. Speaker, I have been encouraged by Dr. Brewster's community 
leadership and I applaud him for his celebrated tenure. Dr. Brewster's 
passionate and caring stewardship of the only post-secondary 
institution in rural Grays Harbor County has forever impacted the 
future of the community he served. I am pleased to recognize Dr. Ed 
Brewster in the United States Congress.

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