[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 40 (Wednesday, March 7, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H1467]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
CONGRATULATING TRINI GARZA HIGH SCHOOL
(Mr. VEASEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute.)
Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Trini Garza
High School for earning the designation of National Title I
Distinguished School for the 2016-2017 school year.
This exclusive designation is given to high-poverty schools that
excel in either student performance or for its work to close the
achievement gap. Garza, with a student body that is 86 percent
economically disadvantaged, was one of 34 schools across the Nation to
be praised ``for its exceptional student performance for two or more
consecutive years.''
Garza's designation would not be possible without the strong
partnerships of its educators, parents, students, and the Oak Cliff
community in Dallas. Each of you have made sure that we are doing our
part to empower our future leaders with the tools they need to succeed.
Congratulations, Trini Garza High School, for your well-deserved
recognition.
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