[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 205 (Wednesday, December 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1218]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING DR. JIM ROSS

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                         HON. GREGORY F. MURPHY

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 13, 2023

  Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Jim Ross, 
President of Pamlico Community College (PCC), upon his recent 
announcement of his retirement. Dr. Ross is a servant leader who has 
improved life outcomes for thousands of individuals in Pamlico County. 
Under his leadership, PCC was recognized for excellence, being among 
the Top 25 Smart Asset Best Community Colleges on five separate 
occasions and the WalletHub list of the top 10 community colleges for 
Educational Outcomes for three different years. He also spearheaded the 
development of the first Dental Laboratory program on a community 
college campus in Eastern North Carolina and added many hands-on 
healthcare career courses.
  Dr. Ross has used his position to advocate for the betterment of 
incarcerated individuals. He and his team started a new program at PCC 
called Human Service Technology which included courses to help combat 
recidivism and focused on life skills such as anger management, 
abstinence, and teamwork. This program also included for-credit courses 
and a liaison to connect the incarcerated with employment opportunities 
after serving their sentences.
  Dr. Ross has opened his heart to some of the most judged, forgotten, 
and shamed members of our society and has been relentless in his fight 
in using his position to give them meaningful opportunities and a 
second chance. Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in recognizing this 
wonderful educational leader. I wish Dr. Ross all the best in the 
future.

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