U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson To Honor Santa Rosa College At 100

SANTA ROSA, CA -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, will commemorate the centenarian mark for Santa Rosa Junior College by presenting the Sonoma County campus with a Congressional Record Statement, which serves as official documentation of proceedings and debates for the United States Congress.

Thompson will show up for the Sonoma County Junior College District Board of Trustees public meeting slated for 4 p.m. in the Lawrence A. Bertolini Student Center of the Santa Rosa campus at 1501 Mendocino Ave.

Despite the House congressman being known for close ties to his district, college officials view the presentation as exceptional recognition.

"It is such an honor to be here during this historic time," SRJC Superintendent Frank Chong said, noting students from 1918 may have not known what kind of "positive impact this institution would have on the community" at the time.

Other events marking the anniversary, most free of charge, include:

• Spirit of SRJC Picnic, Sept. 22
• 100th Anniversary SRJC Homecoming Football Game, Sept. 22
• 100th Anniversary Fall Festival, Oct. 13
• Release of the "Acorn to Oak" SRJC 100th Anniversary History Book, to be determined

More information may be obtained here.

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Image courtesy of U.S. House government files