[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12047]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF WAUBONSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

  (Mr. HULTGREN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Waubonsee Community 
College, which is celebrating 50 years of service to northern Illinois.
  Founded in August of 1966, it was named after a Native American 
chief, whose name means ``early dawn,'' and provides innovative 
education to its students. Offering career programs, business training, 
and professional learning, the college has stayed true to its mission 
of fostering a literate, democratic society through accessible, 
quality, and innovative institutions.
  This month, Waubonsee will reopen its Aurora Fox Valley Campus, 
dedicated to health programs. Critical to Waubonsee's success is 
President Dr. Christine Sobek.
  As a member of my Higher Education Advisory Committee, she regularly 
provides me with advice and wisdom on the needs of community colleges 
and guidance on improving education policy at the Federal level. I am 
grateful for her friendship and leadership in offering students high-
quality education.
  Congratulations, Waubonsee, on your 50th anniversary. Your hard work 
helps our community's students succeed.

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