[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 115 (Thursday, July 1, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E732]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE CENTENNIAL OF THE GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

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                           HON. DARRELL ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 1, 2021

  Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
centennial of the Grossmont Union High School District, a family of 17 
high schools and programs serving more than 20,000 of my constituents 
in California's 50th Congressional District.
  In 1832, Abraham Lincoln said of education: ``I can only say that I 
view it as the most important subject which we as a people can be 
engaged in.''
  Four score and nine years later, a school district was established in 
El Cajon, California, with construction on its first school beginning 
in 1921. This same building is now the Grossmont Union High School 
District's central office, which serves as an enduring symbol of East 
San Diego County's commitment to the centrality of education and 
advancement of every student.
  The Grossmont Union High School District takes special and deserved 
pride in its rich history--now made modern with safe and cutting-edge 
campuses that support world-class academics. These schools meet the 
most fundamental mission: Empowering students to take their place as 
the leaders of tomorrow.
  I congratulate Trustees Rob Shield, Elva Salinas, Gary Woods, Jim 
Kelly, and Christopher Fite, as well as Superintendent Theresa Kemper 
and the thousands of dedicated educators and workforce that have 
engaged this most important subject for the past 100 years.

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