[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 193 (Monday, November 17, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1079]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





          CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF ST. THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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                         HON. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 17, 2025

  Mr. GIMENEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th 
Anniversary of St. Theresa Catholic School, a pillar of faith, 
education, and community in the heart of Coral Gables, Florida.
  In 1925, the Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine opened a single 
building with seventy students. From that humble beginning, they 
planted the seeds of Catholic education that grew into one of South 
Florida's most distinguished Catholic schools.
  On July 16, 1991, the Carmelite Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart of 
Los Angeles arrived in Coral Gables to begin administering and teaching 
at St. Theresa--a mission they continue faithfully to this day.
  For a century, St. Theresa has remained true to its mission: faith 
formation, academic excellence, and service in a nurturing, Christ-
centered environment. Over the years, the school has expanded its 
facilities, embraced innovation in technology, and prepared its 
students to face the future while staying rooted in faith.
  Now serving more than 900 students, St. Theresa continues to shine as 
a beacon of excellence in Catholic education. Its enduring legacy is 
carried forward by devoted teachers, parents, and generations of alumni 
who embody the values instilled within its halls.
  I congratulate St. Theresa Catholic School on a century of service.

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