[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 98 (Thursday, June 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E925-E926]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF LAREDO BEAUTY COLLEGE, INC.

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 18, 2015

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate a noteworthy 
occasion: the fiftieth anniversary of Laredo Beauty College, Inc. For 
five decades, this school has served the community by providing 
thousands of aspiring stylists with the training they need to succeed, 
as well as providing affordably priced salon services to the general 
public.
  Upon its opening in 1965, Laredo Beauty College was the first 
cosmetology school in the Laredo area. The vision behind this 
significant contribution to the community was Peggy Dietrick, commonly 
known as Ms. Peggy. At the time of its founding, the school only 
offered courses in cosmetology. It has since expanded to include 
manicuring and cosmetology instructor courses as well.
  Today, Laredo Beauty College has 102 students and 17 staff members. 
The school is exceptional in the dedication it inspires in both 
students and staff, with many of the staff having worked for the school 
for over twenty

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years. One of the current owners, Judy Rodriguez, was a former student, 
and has been involved with the school for 43 years. Peggy Dietrick and 
her niece, Deborah Dietrick, make up the remainder of the school's 
ownership.
  In 1975, the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and 
Sciences recognized Laredo Beauty College for its achievements by 
conferring upon it national accreditation status. The school is 
currently a member of both the American Association of Cosmetology 
Schools and the Cosmetology Educators of America.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have the opportunity to recognize the 
Laredo Beauty College for having been such an essential part of their 
community for the past fifty years.

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