Title: Celebrating the 45th anniversary of San Joaquin Valley College.
Policy area: Education

Summary:
This resolution celebrates the 45th anniversary of San Joaquin Valley College in California.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1062 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1062

    Celebrating the 45th anniversary of San Joaquin Valley College.


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                    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

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                               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 degree programs, including an online division, 
        in the medical, 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 
        learning;
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 awarding 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 careers, San Joaquin Valley 
        College has received the Distinguished 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 institution accredited 
        by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and 
        University Commission 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 leaders;
Whereas the mission of San Joaquin Valley College is to empower students to 
        achieve lifelong success in dynamic careers;
Whereas the core values of San Joaquin Valley College, which focus on integrity, 
        family, professionalism, communication, 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 passion for helping the 
        communities it serves through volunteer 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 students 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 Joaquin Valley 
        College; and
            (2) supports the mission of San Joaquin Valley College to 
        advance the educational development of its students while 
        strengthening the economic, social, and cultural life of the 
        community it serves.
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