Congratulating Macomb Community College

CONGRATULATING MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE -- (Extensions of Remarks - October 11, 2004)

SPEECH OF
HON. CANDICE S. MILLER
OF MICHIGAN
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2004

Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is my great pleasure to congratulate Macomb Community College in Macomb County, Michigan on 50 years of educating some of Michigan's finest citizens. As a former student of Macomb, I have experienced first hand, the caliber of people associated with the college.

It has been wonderful to watch Macomb Community College expand its programs and campuses over the years. With only 84 students enrolled in its first year, Macomb has grown tremendously since its opening in 1954. Not only does the school offer precollege programs for high school students, it also provides more than 40 bachelor's degree completion and graduate degree programs.

Perhaps what is most impressive, however, about Macomb Community College, is its incredible partnership with the community. The Public Service Institute at Macomb strives not only to educate its citizens, but to equip them to serve the community with their respective skills. Classes I completed, such as marketing and speech, have certainly aided me during my years in public office.

I have formerly returned to Macomb to take additional classes, and had the same wonderful experiences. Though the school has grown, the quality and excellence remain the same. I know that in the coming years, Macomb Community College will continue to enrich the lives of its students as well as members of the community.

Congratulations to Macomb Community College on 50 of years of excellence in education and service to Macomb County. May you be persistent in your commitment to higher learning and social improvement.