[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 10 (Thursday, January 16, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E53-E54]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF THE SELWYN SCHOOL

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 16, 2020

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the opening of 
the Selwyn School's Argyle, Texas Campus and the ribbon-cutting of its 
newly constructed Early Childhood Center. As a proud alumnus of Selwyn, 
I celebrate the school's achievements and join the staff, faculty, 
students and parents in looking forward optimistically as Selwyn renews 
its mission of equipping future leaders as productive citizens from a 
new physical setting.
  Founded in 1957, the Selwyn School is an independent, non-sectarian, 
college-preparatory school serving pre-school through grade twelve 
students. A member of the National Association of Independent Schools, 
Selwyn provides the most thoroughly individualized, comprehensive and 
developmentally appropriate array of student-focused experiences in 
North Texas. Selwyn graduates are independent thinkers and creative 
problem solvers trained to embrace complex challenges with empathy and 
innovative thought to advance the human condition.
  Resilient, emotionally intelligent and globally aware, Selwyn 
graduates are challenged to elevate the human experience by encouraging 
holistic development through age appropriate challenges to foster 
problem-solving, emotional intelligence and social responsibility. 
Conducting these academic exercises with the expectation of high 
academic standards, graduates form the necessary academic and 
character-building tools necessary in adulthood to identify and 
successfully seek solutions to responsibly address both the known and 
not yet identified challenges the world will present them in adulthood.
  As an exciting backdrop for these lessons, Selwyn relocated in March 
2017 to one of North Texas' most picturesque settings. The idyllic 10-
acre campus provides an environment supporting nature-based play and 
exploration, promoting environmental awareness and unique outdoor 
education opportunities. From growing their own food in the school

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gardens to creating their own businesses, Selwyn creates practical and 
challenging opportunities for students of all ages to engage in 
creating solutions for the problems of their communities.
  I know their commitment to the mission well, as Selwyn was an 
integral part of the development of the focus, curiosity and 
determination I've relied upon through my pursuit of post-graduate 
studies, success as a physician and business owner, and as a Member of 
Congress. Even though 5O years have passed since my graduation, I rely 
daily in my current legislative role on the foundations Selwyn 
instructors developed within my young mind. In doing so, I join other 
graduates, including entrepreneurs and philanthropists, who daily 
fulfill their life's work in service to their fellow man.
  I am honored to represent the Selwyn School both as a graduate and as 
a constituency I am fortunate to serve as a part of the 26th 
Congressional District. I look forward to witnessing the continued 
application of Selwyn's mission to the success of their students and 
the growth and development of this new campus I join them in 
celebrating today.