[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 138 (Tuesday, August 23, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E875-E876]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE SERVICE OF LOUIE ROCHA

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 23, 2022

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize long-time 
community member, Louie Rocha, as he retires from his role as principal 
of Antioch High School.
  Throughout his career, Louie has demonstrated his passion for 
education and his dedication to serving students. In 1986, he served as 
a counselor at the REACH Project, providing support and services to at-
risk youth at Park Junior High School. Louie joined Antioch Unified 
School District in 1996 serving as a guidance counselor at Prospects 
Alternative Education High School. In this role, Louie led the school 
in creating social and emotional counseling services for students. In 
1999, Louie began serving as Antioch High School's secondary assistant 
principal.
  Louie was promoted to principal in 2006 and has worked tirelessly in 
this position to implement changes in Antioch High School's curriculum 
and education methods to foster a positive environment on campus and to 
improve graduation rates. Under his leadership, Antioch High School 
adopted the small learning communities (SLC) model to allow students to 
develop more personalized, positive

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relationships with their peers and teachers. Additionally, Louie helped 
to promote Linked Learning academies on campus to help connect students 
with career training in the fields of environmental engineering and 
media technology. Louie also led the Antioch High community in 
modernizing the school's campus. Thanks to Louie's leadership, the 
school was able to make improvements on campus and bolster school 
security.
  Louie is a true leader in our community and we are incredibly 
grateful for the positive impact he has had on so many students' lives. 
Please join me in congratulating Louie on his retirement and honoring 
him for his years of dedicated service.

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