On the recordDecember 1, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Jose A. Vicente, who is retiring from his post as president of Wolfson Campus of Miami Dade College, where each year 27,000 students receive a high- quality education in the heart of downtown Miami. Dr. Vicente's retirement marks the end of an amazing 42-year career at my alma mater, Miami Dade College. Dr. Vicente's commitment to education is evident not only from his varied teaching and administrative roles at Miami Dade College, but also through his active involvement as a board member in national education groups, including the American Association of Community Colleges and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, known as HACU. Congratulations to Dr. Jose Vicente on his well-deserved retirement. I thank him for his wonderful legacy of enhanced educational opportunities that will continue to benefit our South Florida community for years to come. Godspeed, Jose. ____________________
