HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2000-4767, by Representatives DeBolt, Alexander, Dunn and Hatfield

      WHEREAS, Centralia College is the state's oldest community college, having been in continuous operation since 1925; and

      WHEREAS, Centralia College survived economic struggles during the Great Depression and a low enrollment crisis during World War II; and

      WHEREAS, More than 130,000 students have taken advantage of Centralia College through its long history, with roughly 4,000 students enrolled each year; and

      WHEREAS, Centralia College maintains one of the highest ratios of student-to-service district population among two-year colleges in Washington state and offers educational centers in outlying areas to serve students who might otherwise be denied access to higher education and training opportunities; and

      WHEREAS, Centralia College has an outstanding faculty with 20 Exceptional Faculty Award winners, a Washington State Professor of the Year, and numerous other state and nationally recognized staff; and

      WHEREAS, Centralia College provides an excellent educational environment with academics, intramural activities, intercollegiate athletics, stimulating student speakers and entertainment packages, and other activities to enhance student life on campus;

      NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives congratulate the administration, faculty, and students of Centralia College as they celebrate the college's 75th year of continuous operation; and

      BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Co-Chief Clerks of the House of Representatives to Centralia College President Dr. Hank Kirk and to the Centralia College Board of Trustees.

    I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

    Resolution 4767 adopted by the House of Representatives

                      February 25, 2000.

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Timothy A. Martin, Co-Chief Clerk Cynthia Zehnder, Co-Chief Clerk