[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 113 (Thursday, July 10, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1432]
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                CONGRATULATIONS LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 10, 2008

  Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, congratulations to the Lone Star College 
System on its successful name change last year, and on surpassing the 
50,000 student mark. Today, the Lone Star College System is the largest 
community college system in the Houston area and the second largest in 
the state of Texas. One in five high school graduates from area-wide 
school districts attend one of their branch campuses. Several of the 
system's campuses are in my district. The system also offers dual 
credit courses to over 5,000 high school students, giving students the 
opportunity to graduate high school with college credit.
  Lone Star College System was established in 1972 when the voters of 
the Humble, Aldine, and Spring Independent School Districts voted to 
meet the need for a junior college to serve their communities. In the 
fall of 1973 the college was formed. Aldine High School hosted the 
first classes. In its first year the school enrolled 613 students led 
by 16 staff members.
  Between 1981 and 2003, the college underwent a series of expansions 
and adopted the name of North Harris Montgomery Community College 
District. In November 2007, students and community members voted to 
rename the college Lone Star College System.
  With graduates contributing in vital areas of our society upon 
graduation, this college has become a very valuable institution of 
education for my district and for Texas.

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