[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 72 (Wednesday, May 23, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E912-E913]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHARLES H. MILBY HIGH SCHOOL

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                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 23, 2001

  Mr. GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 75th 
Anniversary of Milby High School. This is a school in East End Houston 
named after Charles H. Milby who was an important advocate for the 
creation of the Houston Ship Channel.
  Charles H. Milby was born in Indianola, Texas on August 29, 1852, the 
seventh and youngest child of William P. and Mary Y. Milby. Charles' 
father was a member of the Texas Congress from 1842 to 1844. Throughout 
his life, Charles H. Milby was always concerned about improving the 
economy and welfare of his community. He served as a member of the 
original committee that presented the U.S. Federal Government with the 
idea of

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a deep-water port for Houston. Mr. Milby died on July 1925 and in 1926, 
Charles H. Milby High School was named in honor of his many 
contributions to the East End area.
  In 1926, Milby High School opened its doors with 212 students and 13 
teachers. Today Milby High School has over 3,000 students and is 
considered the oldest and largest school in the Houston Independent 
School District. With its proud colors of blue and gold, and its mascot 
of the fighting buffalo, Milby High School has educated hundreds of 
alumni veterans who fought in World War II, Vietnam, and the Korean 
War.
  Today, Milby is known for their legendary basketball coach, Boyce 
Honea, class of 1959. He has been with the school for nearly 25 years, 
has won many district championships, and 9 victories in the annual 32-
team J. C. Tournament. Their school spirit is also evident in their 
cheerleading squad which participates in yearly competitions and is 
sponsored by two national cheerleading companies. Most notable, however 
is Milby's Science and Engineering Magnet Program which attracts many 
students each year from all over Houston.
  Mr. Speaker, in celebration of Milby's 75th Anniversary, there will 
be a 21-gun salute for the veterans and former students who died in 
World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, on June 2 at 1601 
Broadway. A 4-foot-by-16-foot granite memorial wall will be donated in 
their honor by the Milby Anniversary Alumni Association.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to congratulate Milby High School on its 75th 
Anniversary. I would also ask that my colleagues in the House join me 
in congratulating the dedicated teachers, administrators, some of whom 
are alumni, parents and students for 75 years of work and dedication to 
the East End and our Houston community.

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