Friends of the Max E. Benitz Memorial Library

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 culmination of a decade of efforts to enlargethe 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 community needs in the Tri-City area. Senator Benitz’ commitment to education has been essential to the success of the region and the State.

On behalf of the citizens of Washington State I applaud the Tri-City community and especially the outstanding service of the late Senator Benitz.