[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E961]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CELEBRATING DR. EDNA REHBEIN

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 23, 2019

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 
life and work of Dr. Edna Rehbein, Assistant Vice-President for 
Academic Affairs at Texas State University, as she retires after 21 
years of incredible public service. With her ``can-do'' spirit and 
high-minded vision, she's a model citizen and trusted community leader.
  Renown for her expertise in Spanish and Spanish-American Literature, 
Edna has distinguished herself as a gifted educator and natural-born 
leader who has made a lasting impact on both her beloved university and 
the greater Round Rock, TX community. She's always shown tremendous 
respect and support for both students and colleagues while working 
tirelessly to make Texas State University Round Rock a world-class 
educational institution. She was the first director of the campus and 
started it from a program with just 5 classes that met at a local high 
school, to the program it is today with over 2,000 students and three 
state-of-the art buildings on 101 acres in northeast Round Rock.
  Outside of teaching, Edna contributes her expertise to various civic 
organizations in Central Texas. She represents Texas State University 
on community boards and organizations, including the Round Rock Chamber 
of Commerce, Economic Development Board, Round Rock ISD Partners in 
Education Board, and was a founding member of the Round Rock Arts 
Council. She is also on the Board of Trustees of her alma mater, 
Randolph (Macon Woman's) College, in Lynchburg, VA, and is active at 
King of King's Lutheran Church. Her work to contribute her considerable 
energies to these worthy causes represent the best of Texas' generous 
spirit.
  Dr. Edna Rehbein's retirement is the richly-deserved beginning of an 
exciting journey. I join her former students, colleagues, family, and 
friends in honoring her career, commending her commitment to education, 
and wishing my friend nothing but the best in the years ahead.

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