[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 144 (Thursday, September 22, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1351]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING JEFFERSON ACADEMY'S COMMITMENT TO STEM EDUCATION

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 2016

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to 
congratulate the students, parents, and faculty of Jefferson Academy 
for their commitment to science, technology, engineering, and 
mathematics enrichment, and for participating in my annual Science and 
Technology Braintrust.
  The teachers at Jefferson Academy 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, Jefferson Academy 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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