Congresswoman Claudia Tenney Celebrates Mohawk Valley Community College 75th Anniversary

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) recognized the Mohawk Valley Community College for celebrating its 75th anniversary as a premiere institution in our community. She delivered the following remarks which can be viewed here.

Thank you, Mister Speaker,

I rise today to recognize Mohawk Valley Community College on its historic 75^th anniversary this year. 

MVCC first opened its doors to students in October 1946. Back then it was known as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Science. Since these early days, MVCC has grown tremendously, and today boasts more than 6,000 full or part time students.

MVCC was founded on the principle of adapting its programs to fit the needs of our region and boy have they done that. It has played an important role in developing our workforce and empowering students to achieve their goals and be of service to our community. MVCC molds students into leaders and continues to be an incredible institution for our community. It is one of the great eleven colleges and universities in New York’s 22^nd District. 

I want to personally thank President Randall VanWagoner for his leadership and wish MVCC the greatest successes over the next 75 years. I am grateful to MVCC for all they’ve done and for being a college in my neighborhood. 

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I yield back. 

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