[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 21, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E357]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

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                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 21, 2018

  Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize First Baptist 
Christian Academy (FBCA) of Pasadena, Texas on its 25th anniversary.
  Through the vision of Dr. Charles Redmond and the members of First 
Baptist Church, FBCA opened its doors to 45 Pre-K through second grade 
students and five teachers in August of 1993. FBCA's first graduating 
class received its diplomas in May of 2003. Currently, FBCA hosts 600 
students and offers a variety of award-winning extracurricular 
activities including academics, athletics, and fine arts. FBCA's 
dedication to its students is exemplified by a 99 percent graduation 
rate for all senior classes with approximately 97 percent of all 
graduates attending a college or university upon graduation.
  I commend the students, families, faculty, staff, and First Baptist 
Church for keeping God at the center of FBCA's beliefs, values, and 
teachings. An ``unapologetically Christian'' and ``academically 
excellent'' education creates a foundation that is crucial, as FBCA 
students go out to make a difference in the world. FBCA is educating 
our future doctors, lawyers, legislators, factory workers, and 
educators, among other professions. If there is one thing the world 
could use more of, it is young Christian men and women who are engaged 
in serving and leading their communities.
  25 years is quite an accomplishment and as someone who helped 
establish a Christian school in my hometown, I know it takes dedication 
from those behind the scenes. I commend the parents of FBCA students 
for the sacrifices they make to ensure their children receive a quality 
Christian education. To the faculty and staff, I commend you for 
imparting Christian wisdom and serving as a role model to your 
students.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to recognize First Baptist 
Christian Academy on this important anniversary. May God continue to 
bless and grow FBCA and the community it serves.

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