[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1330]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING DREW FREEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL'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 Drew Freeman Middle 
School for their commitment to science, technology, engineering, and 
mathematics enrichment, and for participating in my annual Science and 
Technology Braintrust.
  The teachers at Drew Freeman 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, Drew Freeman 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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