[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 56 (Tuesday, April 23, 2013)]
[House]
[Page H2232]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL

  (Mr. O'ROURKE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. O'ROURKE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
extraordinary students, parents, and faculty of Cathedral High School 
in El Paso, Texas.
  Yesterday, I had the privilege of meeting with many of Cathedral's 
best and brightest, along with their principal, Brother Nick Gonzalez, 
and Chief Justice Richard Barajas, who leads the Center for Advanced 
Studies. What Cathedral's students have achieved under their watch is 
truly incredible.
  This year, a record six graduating seniors have been designated as 
Gates Millennium Scholars and five others were finalists for this 
prestigious award that provides scholarships to outstanding minority 
students. Two others will be attending service academies.
  Overall, 98 percent of the graduating class of 115 has been accepted 
to college, and 32 seniors will be graduating with a degree from El 
Paso Community College in addition to their Cathedral diploma.
  Cathedral is representative of our vibrant binational community in El 
Paso. Over 85 percent of the student body is of Hispanic origin, with 
students from El Paso, Ciudad Juarez, and southern New Mexico. The 
school's rigorous curriculum emphasizes social justice and community 
service, so graduates are not just model students, they are also 
preparing to become model citizens.
  I am proud to represent Cathedral High School and expect great things 
from all the students I had the privilege of meeting yesterday.

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