COMMEMORATING COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH

On 2025-04-30, Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-6) delivered a floor speech titled "COMMEMORATING COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH" in the House.

COMMEMORATING COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1732-H1733] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] COMMEMORATING COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH (Mr. Ciscomani of Arizona was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a cosponsor of H. Res. 340, commemorating April as Community College Month to honor and recognize the more than 1,000 public, Tribal, and independent community colleges across the U.S. Specifically, I want to highlight my alma mater, Pima Community College, and others from Arizona's Sixth Congressional District, Cochise College, Eastern Arizona College, and Central Arizona College. Together with colleges across the Nation, these institutions serve over 10 million students, equipping them with the skills they need to thrive and succeed. My time at Pima Community College was deeply impactful and gave me the tools that I needed to pursue my own American Dream, a dream that I am so blessed to live every single day. For decades, community colleges have empowered students of all ages and backgrounds with the knowledge, certification, and hands-on skills they need to thrive and succeed. From nurses to welders, teachers to construction workers, and so much more, community colleges are responsible for training the workforce that drives our economy forward. As we wrap up the month, I am proud to celebrate the vital role community colleges play in supporting our students, building communities, expanding opportunities, and strengthening our Nation. {time} 1015 Congratulating Michael Humphries Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Michael Humphries for his distinguished service as Nogales Port of Entry director. After taking over Arizona's busiest border crossing in 2017, Director Humphries instituted policies that kept communities safe from dangerous contraband while ensuring trade and commerce continued to flow smoothly. He uncovered record hauls of deadly fentanyl and other dangerous drugs and made sure that essential products like food and medical equipment made it through the port of entry without interruption, even during the COVID pandemic. His efforts were critical to strengthening the security at our border while supporting economic vitality in southern Arizona. On behalf of Arizona's Sixth Congressional District, I extend my deepest gratitude to Director Humphries for his years of service and wish him the very best during his well-deserved retirement. Celebrating Casa Grande Fire Department Promotions Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and courage of seven outstanding members of the Casa Grande Fire Department and congratulate them on a well-deserved promotion. Congratulations to Captain Matthew Farmer, Chief Tony Fornaro, Battalion Chief Ryan Littrell, and Engineers Iveta Murray, Garrett Walker, Jose Serrano, and Tyler Bogart. [[Page H1733]] Their courage and selflessness keep our community safe. It is deeply honorable and much appreciated. I thank them for their service. Congratulations on a well-deserved promotion. Congratulating Orange Grove Middle School Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Arizona's Sixth Congressional District's own Orange Grove Middle School's eighth grade class for their big victory in the classroom, sweeping the Arizona Council on Economic Education's Economics Challenge. This competition allows students to compete and test their knowledge on economics, monetary policy, international trade, and even the stock market. What an incredibly bright group of young students. I know I definitely wasn't studying monetary policy in eighth grade like they are right now. Since January, 32 students have been hard at work, voluntarily spending their Sundays preparing for this competition. To all the students, teachers, and parents who had a role in this amazing achievement, I thank them for their dedication. They have proven themselves and made their school and community incredibly proud. They should enjoy this victory. They earned it. ____________________

Referenced legislation: HRES340, HRES340