[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21158]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    AUGUSTINE GALLEGO: THE SAN DIEGO CHICANO FEDERATION'S LIFETIME 
                           ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

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                            HON. BOB FILNER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 2005

  Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, Augustine ``Augie'' Gallego has provided 
decades of leadership to our community through his distinguished career 
in higher education.
  Named chancellor of the San Diego Community College District in 1990, 
Augie exemplified the values of lifelong learning. A leading proponent 
of improving diversity in education and the workplace, Augie 
collaborated with elementary and secondary schools, universities and 
employers to broaden access for all individuals.
  In 2002, Augie led the $685 million capital improvement campaign for 
the San Diego Community College District. As the bond campaign leader 
and chief fundraiser, Augie met with community groups, business and 
community leaders, giving more than 50 presentations during a three-
month period. During that time, he raised a vast majority of the 
$600,000 needed for the ``Yes on Proposition S'' public awareness 
campaign and endorsements from both Democrat and Republican members of 
Congress, the State Legislature, San Diego City Council and the San 
Diego Taxpayers Association. Today, the San Diego Community College 
District has experienced many improvements as a result of Augie's 
efforts.
  Augie continues to initiate efforts within the Community College 
District and to assist other community colleges to expand international 
programs, exchanges and expanding curriculums to improve understanding 
and appreciation of diverse cultures throughout the world. He has 
served as the chairman of the board of directors for the International 
Community Foundation, a San Diego-based organization committed to 
fostering lasting philanthropy to benefit international communities 
throughout the Americas and Asia in the areas of education, community 
development, health, the environment and cultural endeavors. The 
organization recently granted awards to support projects in Mexico, 
China, India, EI Salvador, Ecuador and Canada.
  Augie has an extensive background in public service and has served on 
the board of directors for the San Diego Dialogue (a public policy 
organization based at the University of California, San Diego), the 
International Community Foundation, United Way of San Diego County and 
the Commission on Children, Youth and Families.
  He has clearly demonstrated dedicated, selfless and meaningful work 
that has made a positive difference in the lives of thousands of people 
in our community and throughout the world.
  Congratulations, Augie, on this Award for Lifetime Achievement.

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