[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13588]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNITED COLLEGE ACTION NETWORK

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 12, 2013

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the 
United College Action Network, (U-CAN), and to congratulate this fine 
organization on 25 years of service. As U-CAN's founders, staff and 
supporters gather to celebrate 25 years of unparalleled service to the 
Sacramento community, I ask all my colleagues to join me in honoring 
this organization.
  Founded on September 12, 1988, by Alan and Donna Rowe, U-CAN has 
helped countless local high school students attend college. U-CAN 
specializes in providing college opportunities at historically black 
colleges and universities for students who may not normally pursue a 
college degree.
  U-CAN's successful model includes outreach, educational support, and 
mentoring services to students and their parents. U-CAN has built 
strong partnerships with local school districts, admissions officers, 
financial aid departments, coaches and department deans. Due in large 
part to their track record, they enjoy supportive relationships with a 
wide variety of faith, businesses and community organizations. U-CAN 
seeks to recruit and support socially and economically disadvantaged 
students regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or national origin to 
attend historically black colleges and universities. Since its 
inception, U-CAN has assisted over 54,000 students in achieving their 
dream of a college education, generated $55 million in scholarship 
awards for students, and made it possible for 15,000 students to be 
accepted to historically black colleges and universities.
  Mr. Speaker, on their 25th anniversary, I am pleased to the United 
College Action Network for their service to students from the Greater 
Sacramento Area. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring this 
organization and wishing them continued success as they serve local 
students as they pursue a college degree.

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