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Congressional Connections
University Receives Vital Assistance from Trio of Legislators
By Jon Hagler

" A university as diverse and involved as Cal Poly Pomona deserves the strong support of local legislators," says Congressman David Dreier.

As a public university, Cal Poly Pomona relies on the generosity of many to meet its annual financial needs. In fact, one out of every three budgeted dollars must be generated from off-campus resources. Fortunately, Cal Poly Pomona enjoys the strong support of an outstanding delegation of elected officials.

Three individuals on the national level deserve special recognition for their diligent efforts to help the university receive important federal assistance: U.S. Congressmen David Dreier (R-28th district) and Gary Miller (R-41st district) and Congresswoman Grace Napolitano (D-34th district).

Dreier, who represents foothill communities from Pasadena to Claremont, and Miller—with a district that now includes nearby Diamond Bar and Pomona—have long supported Cal Poly Pomona. And, as a result of redistricting, the entire city of Pomona, including the Cal Poly Pomona campus, will become part of the district Rep. Grace Napolitano hopes to represent with a victory in next November's election."A university as diverse and involved as Cal Poly Pomona deserves the strong support of local legislators," says Dreier. "A vibrant university like Cal Poly Pomona makes invaluable contributions to our community. I'm proud to have helped the university secure important funding in the past, and I look forward to working with them well into the future."

Dreier, who most recently secured $2 million for campus road repairs, and Miller have led the charge in federal funding for the university. In the past 18 months alone, Cal Poly Pomona has received:
  • $1.06 million allocation in 2001 for the Center for Training, Technology & Incubation (CTTI) training through the U.S. Department of Labor.
  • $400,000 U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development grant for the College of Education and Integrative Studies' community development and educational projects in Pomona.
  • $250,000 allocation in 2002 for CTTI through the U.S. Department of Labor.
  • $229,000 U.S. State Department/Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs grant for training program involving international public administration.

Napolitano, who recently visited the Cal Poly Pomona Downtown Center, is already working closely with the university on several federal matters. Her early efforts are a reflection of her commitment toward bringing government agencies, community groups and higher education institutions together for the betterment of all.

For Cal Poly Pomona, which stresses an affordable, quality education, a learn-by-doing philosophy and close local community partnerships, the strong support of elected leaders is essential to our continued success. Cal Poly Pomona is indeed fortunate to count Representatives Dreier, Miller and Napolitano as honored university supporters

—Jon Hagler is director of governmental affairs at Cal Poly Pomona.
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