[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 148 (Thursday, September 29, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1402]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LA PORTE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL 
                                DISTRICT

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2016

  Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize La Porte 
Independent School District, which celebrates its 100th Anniversary on 
October 1, 2016.
  In 1916, only 19 years after the first classroom opened in La Porte, 
the Independent School District was established to provide quality 
education to students from Lomax to Morgan's Point. These first 
students had the privilege of choosing both the District's mascot and 
colors--the bulldog, and the orange and white that the students of La 
Porte rally around to this day.
  Over 7,000 students from across La Porte began their school year 
within the Independent School District just weeks ago, and will 
continue a proud legacy of learning and achievement that has stood for 
100 years.
  It is my distinct honor to recognize and celebrate the 100th 
Anniversary of La Porte ISD, and their enduring commitment to every 
student's success. Go Bulldogs.

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