October 11, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 161 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1280]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF SANDRA WITTE

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 11, 2019

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sandra Witte, the 
Dean of Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, on her 
retirement from Fresno State University after 38 years.
  Ms. Witte first ventured into the dietary and nutrition industry in 
the 1970's, when she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Food and 
Nutrition at California State Polytechnic University. She continued her 
studies, earning a Master of Science in Home Economics, Nutrition and 
Dietetics at California State University, Fresno. Then in 1992, she 
earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Food Systems Management at the Oregon 
State University.
  Sandra has been a registered dietician since 1975, held a certificate 
in Adult Weight Management, and a certificate in Child and Adolescent 
Weight Management. Her 15 years in the nutritional industry allowed her 
to serve as a well-versed program representative on the Commission on 
Accreditation for Dietetics Education Board.
  Sandra began her career at Fresno State as a professor of nutrition. 
She later became a chairwoman of the Department of Food Science and 
Nutrition. In 2007, she rose to assume the title of Associate Dean of 
Academic Affairs, and in 2014, she held the role of Interim Dean. In 
2016, Sandra was named the Dean of Jordan College.
  Ms. Witte has had a transformative effect on the students, staff, and 
community at Fresno State. Under her administration, Jordan College 
strengthened and expanded partnerships that will have a lasting 
impression, including overseeing renovations for the college's food 
science and nutrition laboratory.
  As Sandra steps into the next chapter of her life, I look forward to 
seeing what she will accomplish. She leaves a legacy of leadership, 
hard-work, and determination, which will remain instilled in the Fresno 
State community.
  Madam Speaker, it is with great respect that I ask my colleagues in 
the House of Representatives to congratulate Ms. Sandra Witte on a 
successful career as a valued educator and leader. It is my honor to 
join her family and many friends in celebrating her retirement.