[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 2, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E98]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND 
                               TECHNOLOGY

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                            HON. LAMAR SMITH

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 2, 2016

  Mr. SMITH of Texas. Mr. Speaker, 2016 marks the 10th anniversary for 
the School of Science and Technology (SST) located in my district in 
San Antonio, Texas. SST provides a K-12 curriculum concentrated on 
educating students in science, technology, engineering, and math 
(STEM). In the rapidly changing world of science and technology, it is 
critical that our students receive STEM education from an early age. 
For a decade, SST has provided students with such an opportunity.
  SST has been ranked among the top high schools in Texas for multiple 
years and has received the Bronze, Silver and Gold rankings from US 
News and World Report. This is a testament to the school's dedication 
to providing STEM education to students in the San Antonio area.
  As Chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, I 
am committed to ensuring that our nation's youth have the scientific 
and mathematical skills to thrive in a technology-based economy. And I 
commend SST for its continued efforts to provide advanced STEM 
education to K-12 students.
  In appreciation of all they have done, Mr. Speaker, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in celebrating the 10th anniversary of SST.

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