[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E885]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE MESQUITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2007

  Mr. HENSARLING. Madam Speaker, today I would like to honor the 
Mesquite Independent School District Education Foundation for their 
dedication to the Mesquite community where they enrich the education 
and development of the city's 35,000 children. The Foundation promotes 
community awareness and student development, provides educational 
funding and encourages creativity. Their work has supplied valuable 
funds through grants for programs to supplement school budgets. Their 
efforts help students in Mesquite have access to the best educational 
experience possible.
  The Foundation has been instrumental in financing many programs that 
kids enjoy today. Such funds have been used to purchase ``hands-on 
consumable science lab materials'' to provide students with interactive 
laboratory equipment. Other grants have secured reading materials for 
pre-school children to increase pre-kindergarten reading readiness 
levels.
  To date, the Foundation has raised over $800,000 and has awarded more 
than $200,000 in grants to campuses and individuals. Soon, the 
Foundation will be formally announcing their next round of grants 
totaling an additional $200,000.
  As the Congressional representative of Mesquite, Texas, it is my 
distinct pleasure to honor the Mesquite Independent School District 
Education Foundation today in the United States House of 
Representatives.

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