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A MEMORIAL

DECLARING JANUARY 25, 2006 AS "ALBUQUERQUE TECHNICAL-

VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE DAY" AT THE LEGISLATURE.

WHEREAS, since 1965, Albuquerque technical-vocational

institute has provided "education you can use"; and

WHEREAS, an education from Albuquerque technical-

vocational institute has helped hundreds of thousands of

individuals improve their quality of life; and

WHEREAS, Albuquerque technical-vocational institute is

considered New Mexico's premier community college; and

WHEREAS, it is building a regional and national

reputation for its high-quality training, innovative programs

and positive impact on economic development; and

WHEREAS, it has earned state and national awards for

quality; and

WHEREAS, it enjoys high satisfaction rates with

students, faculty and staff, alumni, employers and the

community at large; and

WHEREAS, on July 1, 2005, Albuquerque technical-

vocational institute marked its fortieth anniversary and

began a year-long commemoration of its successes; and

WHEREAS, the senate of the state of New Mexico desires

to recognize Albuquerque technical-vocational institute for

its forty years of invaluable contributions to the greater

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Albuquerque area and the state of New Mexico;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE

STATE OF NEW MEXICO that January 25, 2006 be declared

"Albuquerque Technical-Vocational Institute Day" at the

legislature.