IV 
117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1062 
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of San Joaquin Valley College. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 21, 2022 
Mr. VALADAO (for himself, Mr. ISSA, Mrs. STEEL, Mr. OBERNOLTE, Mrs. KIM 
of California, Mr. CARBAJAL, Mr. COSTA, Mr. GARCIA of California, and 
Mr. HARDER of California) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of San Joaquin Valley 
College. 
Whereas San Joaquin Valley College has provided educational 
opportunities and career preparation to residents of the 
State of California for 45 years; 
Whereas, since its first classes were held in 1977 to address 
a local shortage of educated medical assistants in Visalia, 
California, the second-generation, family owned college 
has subsequently grown to serve 17 communities 
throughout the State; 
Whereas San Joaquin Valley College, which started with one 
course offering for Medical Assisting, has since expanded 
to more than 20 certificate, associate, and bachelor’s de-
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gree programs, including an online division, in the med-
ical, business, and trade fields; 
Whereas, currently serving more than 5,000 students, San 
Joaquin Valley College provides an exceptional learning 
environment where a wealth of cultures and perspectives 
come together with respect and a commitment to learn-
ing; 
Whereas an estimated 69,000 graduates over the past 45 
years have contributed to the economic, cultural, and 
educational capital of the State of California; 
Whereas San Joaquin Valley College has made a substantial 
impact on the California health care industry by award-
ing the most Respiratory Therapist associate degrees in 
2019, with 1 in 4 graduates in California being educated 
at the College; 
Whereas, with a focus on these in-demand health care ca-
reers, San Joaquin Valley College has received the Dis-
tinguished 
Registered 
Respiratory 
Therapist 
Credentialing Success Award from the Commission on 
Accreditation for Respiratory Care every year since 2015; 
Whereas San Joaquin Valley College is a degree-granting in-
stitution accredited by the Western Association of 
Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Com-
mission and the Accrediting Commission for Community 
and Junior Colleges, an institutional accrediting body 
recognized by the Department of Education and the 
Council for Higher Education Accreditation; 
Whereas the educational programs and career opportunities 
provided by San Joaquin Valley College play a vital role 
in shaping the dreams and ambitions of our future lead-
ers; 
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Whereas the mission of San Joaquin Valley College is to em-
power students to achieve lifelong success in dynamic ca-
reers; 
Whereas the core values of San Joaquin Valley College, which 
focus on integrity, family, professionalism, communica-
tion, diversity and success, are exemplified by excellence 
in teaching and learning beyond the classroom; 
Whereas San Joaquin Valley College has remained dedicated 
to the idea that a quality education should be accessible 
to those of all backgrounds and financial means; 
Whereas San Joaquin Valley College has demonstrated a pas-
sion for helping the communities it serves through volun-
teer efforts since its founding in 1977, and during the 
COVID–19 pandemic; 
Whereas the College expresses gratitude to those dedicated to 
continuing its mission of shaping the future of its stu-
dents and sustaining a path to educational opportunities 
for all; and 
Whereas this anniversary is a significant time to reflect upon 
the past, present, and future contributions of the College 
to the enrichment of lives throughout California: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) celebrates the 45th anniversary of San Joa-
quin Valley College; and 
(2) supports the mission of San Joaquin Valley 
College to advance the educational development of 
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its students while strengthening the economic, social, 
and cultural life of the community it serves. 
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