[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 56 (Wednesday, April 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E571]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF GRAPEVINE-COLLEYVILLE INDEPENDENT 
                            SCHOOL DISTRICT

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 18, 2012

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I celebrate 
the 50th Anniversary of the consolidation of the Grapevine and 
Colleyville school communities into Grapevine-Colleyville Independent 
School District (GCISD). This outstanding school district has excelled 
in educating thousands of students and has prepared them with the 
necessary skills to live a successful, happy, and meaningful life.
  GCISD is a K 12 public school system located in the heart of the 
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The 54.1-square mile district consists of 
17 traditional schools and two alternative campuses serving 
approximately 13,400 students and 1,750 employees.
  GCISD has been rated a Recognized school district for 2010 under the 
Texas accountability system. In addition, nine GCISD schools achieved 
the State's highest rating of Exemplary. For the ninth consecutive 
year, GCISD received a rating of ``Superior Achievement'' under Texas' 
Schools FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) financial 
accountability rating system. The Superior Achievement rating is the 
State's highest, demonstrating the quality of the District's financial 
management and reporting system.
  As of today, the average GCISD population of 13,400 students annually 
accomplishes a 95% graduation rate with 80% of those students enrolling 
in post-secondary studies. The students' success is credited to the 
outstanding and experienced teachers and administration staff as well 
as an involved and supportive community.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congressional District of Texas, I 
ask all my distinguished colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District on its 50th 
Anniversary. I am extremely proud to represent the cities of Grapevine 
and Colleyville, and I am grateful for the school district's 
exceptional and enduring commitment to educating our youth.

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