[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 23, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E197]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING HISTORICAL BAYTOWN MEXICAN SCHOOL

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 2016

  Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Baytown Mexican 
School for its distinction as an Official Texas Historical marker.
  The Baytown Mexican School was founded in 1923 with the mission of 
teaching and nurturing Mexican-American children as they transitioned 
to English. The school, which was staffed by local students from Robert 
E. Lee High School, taught Mexican-American children until its closing 
in 1969.
  In 1992, a new school was built as the successor to the Baytown 
Mexican School. Although the original three room schoolhouse has since 
been demolished, the dedication of this historical site will serve as 
an appropriate and lasting tribute to the Baytown Mexican School.

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