[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 113 (Friday, July 24, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2007]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 THE DEDICATION OF THE HICKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

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                         HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 24, 2009

  Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the dedication of 
Hicks Elementary School named after Gloria Hicks, a longtime community 
activist who is known to read to children, collect clothing for 
students in need and raise money for educational-related purposes.
  Recently, the Corpus Christi Independent School District named one of 
their newest elementary schools after Ms. Hicks, who has been a pillar 
in the field of education in and around the Coastal Bend area for many 
years.
  Ms. Hicks has raised more than $60,000 for the Corpus Christi 
Independent School District. These funds have gone for the purchase of 
new computers, a golf cart, T-shirts, landscaping work, and math 
software for student with disabilities at Miller High School--to name a 
few of the many deeds she has accomplished.
  Ms. Hicks was also a key person in volunteering and organizing the 
$192 million November school bond, which passed in great part due to 
her help.
  Today, I ask that my colleagues join me in commemorating the 
dedication of Hicks Elementary School, which promises to teach 
generations of children the value of an education through Ms. Hick's 
vision, compassion and dedication to learning.

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