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“RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E237 on Feb. 24, 2012.
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RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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HON. JIM McDERMOTT
of washington
in the house of representatives
Friday, February 24, 2012
Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Highline Community College, which is located in Des Moines, Washington, south of Seattle.
Highline was founded in 1961 as the first community college in King County. Since then, it has served as Washington state's most diverse community college, educating over 17,000 students, of which almost two-
thirds are students of color.
Today, Highline serves as the hub of innovative education and training opportunities, supporting students, the community, and the King County economy. In 2010 alone, Highline supported 800 local entrepreneurs through programs and services, helped launch 12 new businesses, and generated $9 million in investments. International students bring an additional $7.7 million to King County's economy annually.
As the co-chair of the Congressional Indonesia Caucus, I have been following Highline's State Department-funded initiative with Indonesian community colleges with particular interest. Indonesia is home to over 230 million people and faces acute challenges in making education accessible for all. Highline's work is important in that regard.
As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Highline Community College, I want to express my strong support for Highline's commitment to education and in ushering students toward a pathway to the American Dream. Thank you.
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