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December 10th, 2019
Dr. Sara Cate, YVC Board Chair
Yakima Valley College
PO Box 22520 /
Yakima WA 98907 /
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Dear Dr. Cate,
The Yakima City Council strongly supports Yakima Valley College's (YVC)`proposal to replace
Prior Hall and Kendall Hall on the college campus.\The new facility that is‘intended to replace
the two aging buildings will provide YVC's Music Department and Drama Department with
modern, functional space to continue to-foster an appreciation of the arts.
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Additionally, the new facility will offer the opportunity to rre lize-greater efficiencies and cost
management tools that will allow YVC'\b\urgeoning'nursing program to continue to meet an
increasing demand. Not,only.will the newfacility accommodat'existing nursing courses of
study, but will make it,possible f r the college`to establish a new licensed practical nurse (LPN)
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YVC's technology support services program will\afs.o benefit from enhanced space in the new
facility, which-will-allow it to,provide students with\the greatest opportunity to succeed.
YVC is'an invaluable`as et,to the Yakima cornmunitY and the entire Central Washington
Region: The college plays a.pivotal role in preparing our workforce to meet the demands of
today and,theuture. The Yakima City Council recognizes the importance of YVC in
strengthening the economic,cultural, and social elements of our community.
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The Council encourages other entities to support the efforts of YVC to replace the outmoded
Prior Hall and Kendall Hall with/a facility that meets the contemporary needs of the college.
Please let the Council know if it can provide any additional assistance to YVC as it pursues its
goal of continuing to modernize its campus and improve the experience it provides students.
Sincerely,
Mayor Kathy Coffey
Yakima
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