[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 157 (Wednesday, September 27, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E893]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING DR. MICHELE HANEY

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                        HON. BRITTANY PETTERSEN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 27, 2023

  Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Michele 
Haney's contribution to the students of Colorado during her service as 
President of Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood, Colorado.
  Dr. Haney has been the President of Red Rocks Community College 
(RRCC) since January 2008 and has demonstrated dedicated leadership and 
a deep commitment to her students during the last 15 years. Her 
accomplishments include pioneering several academic programs, such as 
launching the first community college master's degree program in the 
country and expanding degree options within the Bachelor of Applied 
Science. She also collaborated with Northrop Grumman to create a 
cybersecurity apprenticeship and launched Mines Academy, a program to 
guarantee RRCC students admission to the Colorado School of Mines.
  Dr. Haney has received numerous accolades during her career, 
including the Shirley B. Gordon Award, the Women in Business Award, 
Outstanding Women in Jefferson County, and Woman of the Year for the 
City of Westminster. Dr. Haney is also an accomplished author and 
previously served on the Westminster City Council. Although her 
departure from RRCC will be felt deeply by her students and colleagues, 
her service to the school has proven an invaluable contribution to our 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Colorado's Seventh 
Congressional District, I thank Dr. Michele Haney for her exemplary 
work and her commitment to higher education in Colorado.

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