HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-4610
HR 4610
By Representatives Timmons and Rule
WHEREAS, Dr. Kathi Hiyane-Brown has had over 35 years of service to students at community colleges across the country; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hiyane-Brown has diligently and tirelessly served as president of Whatcom Community College (WCC) for 18 years; and
WHEREAS, Under Dr. Hiyane-Brown, WCC expanded and developed certificates, associates, and baccalaureate degrees for students to help meet 21st century job demands; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hiyane-Brown's leadership helped WCC receive numerous honors, including the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Education and Training, and recognition from the White House, National Security Agency, and other government agencies; and
WHEREAS, Industry leaders have acknowledged WCC's efforts to prepare students for careers in technology during Dr. Hiyane-Brown's tenure; and
WHEREAS, Under Dr. Hiyane-Brown's guidance, the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges and the State Legislature designated WCC as the Washington State Cybersecurity Center of Excellence; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hiyane-Brown helped WCC grow its physical campus to better support students and educators; and
WHEREAS, WCC has received numerous commendations during accreditation visits, a direct result of Dr. Hiyane-Brown's leadership; and
WHEREAS, WCC has expanded its partnerships and community connections during her tenure, including the Writers Workshop, the Community Transitions program with Bellingham School District, the home of the Area Health Education Center — one of two health education centers in Washington State, and joint student activities with Northwest Indian College, Bellingham Technical College, and Western Washington University; and