[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 135 (Thursday, September 8, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1225]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RIALTO UNIFIED SCHOOL 
                                DISTRICT

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2016

  Mrs. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Rialto 
Unified School District (USD) on their 125th anniversary. For 125 
years, the Rialto USD has taken part in educating our children and 
fostering the bright leaders of tomorrow.
  Rialto USD services a diverse population of approximately 25,500 
students, with more than 2,700 district employees. Presently, the 
District has three comprehensive high schools, one adult education 
school, one continuation high school, 5 middle schools, 19 elementary 
schools, and 20 preschools. Not only is the Rialto USD the largest 
employer of the City, but they are always looking for ways to give back 
to their community. They embrace a vision of providing an education 
that prepares all students for their future. They pursue a mission to 
provide high levels of instruction for all students and to inspire 
every student to set goals and maximize their potential.
  In 2010, Rialto USD inaugurated the `Cesar Chavez/Dolores Huerta 
Center for Education,' a new professional development center and 
location for community events.
  Under the leadership of Dr. Cuauhtemoc Avila, the District's first 
Latino school chief, Rialto USD has received several awards including 
state academic, athletic, and fine arts awards. In 2015, Dollahan and 
Myers Elementary Schools in Rialto were honored as the California `Gold 
Ribbon Schools' which recognizes outstanding educational programs and 
practices.
  For their many contributions to the greater community of Rialto, I 
would like to recognize the Rialto Unified School District for their 
125 years of service to the 35th District.

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