[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 63 (Tuesday, April 8, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E299-E300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING EAGLE MOUNTAIN SAGINAW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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                         HON. CRAIG A. GOLDMAN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 8, 2025

  Mr. GOLDMAN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Eagle 
Mountain Saginaw Independent School District for its outstanding 
achievement in winning the Caudill Award. This prestigious 
architectural honor is presented by the Texas Association of School 
Boards to recognize the best educational facility in Texas. The Dr. Jim 
F. Chadwell Administration Building and the Discovery Lab Learning 
Center received this award for their exceptional planning and 
innovative design in fostering an excellent learning environment.
  Designed by VLK Architects, an innovative firm based in Fort Worth, 
these buildings have been recognized for their nature-infused, forward-
thinking architecture. Situated near Marine Creek Lake, the facilities 
seamlessly incorporate the surrounding natural landscape, featuring 
trails through scenic woods, prairies, and waterways. At the Discovery 
Lab, students can explore the environment firsthand, collect scientific 
samples, and bring them back to the labs for further study. 
Additionally, the administrative building represents a significant 
upgrade, consolidating multiple smaller structures into one state-of-
the-art facility. Housing 17 administrative departments and 150 
employees, this campus sets a new standard for Texas public school 
infrastructure.
  These remarkable centers for education are named in honor of esteemed 
local educators who have dedicated decades of their lives to the 
district's students. The administration building bears the name of Dr. 
Jim F. Chadwell, who served as superintendent for 14 years. Under his 
leadership, the district passed two bond measures totaling over $1 
billion and expanded from 23 schools serving 16,600 students to 31 
schools with a student body of 23,800. The Discovery Lab buildings 
honor Jane Weaver and David Prince, two of the district's distinguished 
educators, who have devoted decades of their careers to teaching 
outdoor education.
  On behalf of the 12th Congressional District of Texas, I am proud to 
recognize Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD for earning the prestigious 
Caudill Award. This recognition is a testament to the district's 
dedication to excellence in education. The community is fortunate to 
have such an innovative facility that supports students, educators, and 
administrators alike. The Caudill Award is a well-deserved honor and a 
valuable addition to an already thriving school system.

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