[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 60 (Monday, April 16, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E737]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING BARBARA S. AUSTIN ELEMENTARY UPON ITS 20TH-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 16, 2007

  Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Barbara S. 
Austin Elementary, ``Home of the Austin Mustangs'' for its 20th 
anniversary of providing a superb education for the students of 
Coppell, Texas.
  Barbara S. Austin Elementary School is proud to celebrate 20 years of 
excellence in education. Nestled in the center of Coppell, Texas, 
Austin Elementary is a neighborhood school that has provided thousands 
of students with an outstanding learning experience over the years.
  Named after Barbara S. Austin, an actively involved community leader 
who served on the Coppell Independent School District Board of 
Trustees, Austin Elementary opened its doors in the fall of 1987 with 
over 500 students. Once a small community with one school housing 
kindergarten through twelfth grade, by August of 1987 Coppell had grown 
to include three elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high 
school. Austin Elementary was the first elementary school built with 
the new architectural plan that led the way for the additional seven 
elementary schools added over the next 10 years.
  Mustang pride and the school motto, ``Just for today, I will do my 
bestl'', are part of Austin's heritage. It has a student body comprised 
of a diverse mix of energetic students, parents who are supportive and 
involved in their children's education, and a dedicated and committed 
staff who do everything in their power to ensure success for all 
students.
  In honor of this special anniversary, Austin Elementary is creating a 
``Thanks for the Memories'' personalized brick patio to commemorate the 
many teachers and families that have been a part of Austin Elementary 
over the past 20 years. On April 29, 2007 at 2:30 p.m., a dedication 
ceremony will take place and all current and former staff, students and 
parents are invited to share in this celebration.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to have had this time to honor the 20th 
anniversary of Barbara S. Austin Elementary School.

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