Congressional Record
PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 102d CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION

Vol. 137

WASHINGTON, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1991

 No. 147

Senate
TRI-CITY CAMPUS ESTABLISHED

Mr. GORTON. Mr. President, thank
you for allowing me the opportunity
to commend the Tri-City community
and school leaders on establishing a
branch campus of Washington State
University. The opening of the Tri-
City campus represents the culmina-
tion of a decade of efforts to enlarge
the former Joint Center for Graduate
Studies.

It is especially befitting that the new
library was dedicated in honor of the
late Senator Max E. Benitz. Senator
Benitz had always recognized the
value of education and had been a
stalwart supporter of the branch
campus. It is largely due to his efforts
that higher education will meet com-
munity needs in the Tri-City area.
Senator Benitz’ commitment to educa-
tion has been essential to the success
of the region and the State.

On behalf of the citizens of Wash-
ington State I applaud the Tri-City
community and especially the out-
standing service of the late Senator
Benitz.

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