[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 22 (Wednesday, February 7, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H522]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    INVESTING IN COMMUNITY COLLEGES

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Madam Speaker, community colleges are 
the lifeline for eastern North Carolina, rural America, and beyond.
  North Carolina's First Congressional District is the home to 11 
community colleges that are committed to building a stronger future for 
families across the East.
  Recently, I was glad to speak with Pitt Community College President 
Dr. Lawrence Rouse at a legislative breakfast in D.C., Edgecombe 
Community College President Dr. Greg McLeod here in D.C., Halifax 
Community College President Dr. Patrena Benton Elliott on her campus, 
and College of Albemarle President Dr. Jack Bagwell in my D.C. office.
  I met with these dynamic presidents, members of the board of 
trustees, faculty, and students to learn more about how they are 
working to address industry's needs. We must invest in our community 
colleges to economically empower rural communities across America.
  Madam Speaker, I am also glad to share a special congratulations for 
Dr. Rouse on his dedicated service and retirement.

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