[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1321]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING LASALLE-BACKUS EDUCATION CAMPUS'S COMMITMENT TO STEM 
                               EDUCATION

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 2016

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to 
congratulate the students, parents, and faculty of Lasalle-Backus 
Education Campus for their commitment to science, technology, 
engineering, and mathematics enrichment, and for participating in my 
annual Science and Technology Braintrust.
  The teachers at Lasalle-Backus Education Campus are committed to 
ensuring that our country's youth is exposed to a STEM curriculum, 
which is paramount to the future of our country. A prevalent theme 
amongst successful STEM professionals is the curiosity and drive 
instilled by their teachers at a young age. We must continue to invest 
in schools that highlight a STEM education, so that all students will 
have an opportunity to one day be an astrophysicist, doctor, engineer, 
or a geologist.
  Mr. Speaker, Lasalle-Backus Education Campus is a true advocate of 
STEM education and deserves recognition for its work. With great pride 
I can say that because of this school's commitment to STEM education, 
our country's youth is gaining the skills needed to compete in a 
rapidly globalizing world.

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