During his lifetime, Dr. Roy G. Phillips made significant contributions to our community. In his 60 years at Miami Dade College, he made it possible for individuals who would not otherwise be able to afford higher education to access it. Many like myself were the first in their family to graduate from college. Dr. Phillips was a visionary who brought innovative programs like nursing, dental, aviation, fire, police and more to the college. He brought millions of dollars in funding to MDC for support of those and other important studies. He was the founding president of MDC Homestead Campus, making college accessible to a population that wouldn't have had that as a choice. Through his dedication, many in our Miami-Dade community were prepared for success in life. Dr. Phillips also founded programs in the community to fuel economic development in marginalized communities, making it possible for minority-owned businesses to gain training and funding. After raising his own children (in his senior years), he and his wife adopted four siblings out of the foster care system; providing a safe and loving environment, raising them into opportunities for wholesome lives. Wherever this selfless "giant" walked, when he left it was a lot better than before he got there. He was of great character and a wonderful role-model who mentored many regardless of color, religion, culture, or gender. His contributions should be recognized by naming a MDC Campus in his honor. That would be the right thing to do.