[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10598]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ON ITS 10TH 
  ANNIVERSARY OF PROVIDING HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AT ITS WEST 
                          CAMPUS IN POTTSTOWN

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2007

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Montgomery County Community College on its 10th anniversary of 
providing higher education opportunities at its West Campus in 
Pottstown.
  Since opening its doors, the West Campus has become the hub of higher 
education in the greater Pottstown area. It has brought new and 
innovative programs and learning opportunities to the community, 
including degrees in chef apprenticeship, fine arts radiography and 
surgical technology; an art gallery to showcase local and regional 
works of art; and the University Center, which expands access to 
bachelor's and master's degree programs in Pottstown by working in 
partnership with area universities and colleges.
  In the 10 years it has called Pottstown, PA home, the West Campus has 
undergone a significant transformation. Last January, the college 
opened a new addition that enabled it to expand its service to 
students, businesses and the community. During the 10th anniversary 
ceremony, the college will finally open the pedestrian bridge 
connecting the two facilities to form one, unified campus.
  So I ask, Madam Speaker, that my colleagues join me in congratulating 
the Montgomery County College for 10 successful years of providing 
quality higher education options at its West Campus in Pottstown, PA.

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