[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 72 (Friday, May 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E855]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING SOUTH GIBSON HIGH SCHOOL

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                        HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 18, 2012

  Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to rise today to honor 
the first ever graduating class of South Gibson High School, located in 
Medina, Tennessee.
  Undoubtedly the work of starting a brand new high school is extremely 
difficult but today's graduation offers the opportunity to celebrate in 
a job well done. Congratulations to Principal Phil Rogers and his 
dedicated team of teachers and staff in preparing the young minds of 
the Class of 2012 to enter their next phase of life.
  The vision of South Gibson High School is to create a community of 
empowered learners. Although today ends their journey in high school; 
the ever-changing demands of the 21st century economy requires them to 
always be thinking, challenging, and innovating. And it's that kind of 
life-long learning that will keep America's place, as President Ronald 
Reagan said, ``a shining city on the hill.''
  Please join me in honoring the first graduating class in the history 
of South Gibson County High School.

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