2023 Senate Resolution 81

Whereas, It is with great pleasure that this legislative body join the entire state of Michigan in congratulating St. Clair County Community College on its 100th Anniversary. St. Clair Community College strives to maximize student success and to create an academic and cultural environment that empowers students to succeed; and

Whereas, St. Clair County Community College was established when the Port Huron Area School District approved the establishment of Port Huron Junior College on June 11, 1923, with one building and 34 students in the initial class. Since that time, the community and the college have grown hand in hand, expanding to eleven buildings in the heart of Port Huron, steps from the St. Clair River and Lake Huron, and serving the needs of thousands of students each and every year; and

Whereas, Through associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways with four-year institutions, St. Clair Community College prepares students for rewarding careers. Their commitment to providing access to an affordable college education and meeting community needs is unwavering and contributes greatly to the economic vitality of not only the surrounding area, but all across Michigan and beyond; and

Whereas, St. Clair County Community College is known for its faculty expertise and programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), nursing, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, and business, along with a multitude of workforce training and certificate programs; and

Whereas, Over the last 100 years, St. Clair County Community College has established itself as a competitive educational institution with an exciting and promising future benefiting the residents of this state; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body congratulate St. Clair County Community College on its 100th Anniversary.