[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 121 (Thursday, July 23, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E735]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING DR. ED MEADOWS

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                          HON. JIMMY PATRONIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2026

  Mr. PATRONIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Ed Meadows 
on his retirement after nearly two decades as President of Pensacola 
State College.
  Since 2008, Dr. Meadows has transformed PSC into one of Florida's 
leading state colleges by expanding workforce training, launching new 
bachelor's degree programs, and investing in facilities that prepare 
students for careers in healthcare, cybersecurity, aviation, advanced 
manufacturing, and other high-demand fields. Under his leadership, the 
College also earned national recognition for innovation and student 
success while strengthening its commitment to military families and 
veterans.
  Dr. Meadows understood that the future of Northwest Florida depended 
on giving students the skills and opportunities to succeed. He worked 
tirelessly to build partnerships with local industries, expand career 
and technical education, and invest in modern training programs that 
opened doors for students while strengthening the workforce our 
communities depend on. Because of his leadership, countless students 
have been able to turn their education into meaningful careers and help 
build the future of Northwest Florida.
  Beyond the classroom, Dr. Meadows forged lasting partnerships that 
advanced economic development across Northwest Florida and inspired 
extraordinary philanthropic support for future generations of students.
  Dr. Meadows leaves Pensacola State College stronger than he found it, 
and his legacy will be reflected in the thousands of students whose 
lives have been changed because of his leadership.
  On behalf of Florida's 1st Congressional District, and the thousands 
of students, families, and lives Dr. Meadows has impacted for the 
better, I want to thank him for his years of dedicated service.

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