[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 148 (Monday, September 23, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5644]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING THREE GREAT CENTRAL VALLEY UNIVERSITIES

  (Mr. DUARTE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DUARTE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to celebrate three great 
Central Valley universities: UC Merced, Fresno State University, and 
Stanislaus State University, that The Wall Street Journal ranked three 
out of the top four colleges in America for helping students climb the 
socioeconomic ladder.
  These universities embody the American Dream. They empower first-
generation Americans to work hard, get good jobs, and improve their 
lives.
  UC-Merced tops the rankings for social mobility and its commitment to 
transforming lives. The same values are echoed up and down the valley 
by Cal State-Stanislaus at number two and Cal State-Fresno at number 
four.
  These schools do more than provide a good education at a reasonable 
price. They open the door to the American Dream. Going to these valley 
schools is more than an education. It is an opportunity for valley kids 
to dream big, work hard, and build a better life for themselves and 
their families.
  Mr. Speaker, sending a student to one of these schools is a dream for 
so many families in the valley because they change lives. Today, on the 
House floor, we honor their impact, their dedication, and their 
relentless pursuit of excellence. I congratulate these universities.

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