[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 14] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 19870] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]40TH ANNIVERSARY OF SADDLEBACK COLLEGE ______ HON. GARY G. MILLER of california in the house of representatives Thursday, September 18, 2008 Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Madam Speaker, on September 23, 2008, Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, CA will be celebrating 40 years of providing the communities across southern California with access to quality higher education. Since 1968, Saddleback College has provided access to learning opportunities that promote student success, intellectual growth, individual expression, and a dynamic and diverse environment of innovation and collegiality. I congratulate them on 40 years of success in giving students the skills they need to succeed in a dynamic economy. The Saddleback College faculty and staff, renowned for its experience and expertise, work every day to help students succeed in beginning their bachelor's degrees and training for careers. They have given more than half million students an opportunity to explore the more than 300 academic programs and opportunities for lifelong learning through community education and emeritus classes for senior citizens. In 1968, Governor Ronald Reagan, who spoke at the dedication of the new campus, stated, ``We are here today to dedicate something more than just another college: We are here to dedicate an institution of opportunity and fulfillment. It is the function of education to help each individual grow to the maximum extent of his capabilities, to help him fulfill his great potential--and it is our job as responsible citizens to provide that opportunity. That this community has decided to move ahead in providing this opportunity is an action which I commend--and an action which will provide great rewards for the community.'' I commend Saddleback's commitment to high educational standards, accountability, and results. I look forward to celebrating many more anniversaries with them in the years to come. ____________________