[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 195 (Wednesday, November 19, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H4780]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               CONGRATULATING ST. THERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL

  (Mr. Gimenez of Florida was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  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 opened a school with 70 students, 
planting the seed for one of south Florida's most distinguished 
Catholic schools. In 1991, the Carmelite Sisters began administering 
and teaching, a mission that they continue today.
  For a century, St. Theresa has remained true to its calling: faith 
formation, academic excellence, and service in a nurturing Christ-
centered environment. Over the years, the school has grown, embraced 
innovation, and prepared generations of students to face the future 
while remaining rooted in their faith.
  St. Theresa continues to shine as a beacon of excellence in Catholic 
education, with its enduring legacy carried forward by a community that 
fully embodies its mission. Congratulations to St. Theresa Catholic 
School on a century of service.


     Extraordinary Achievements of Miami-Dade County Public Schools

  Mr. GIMENEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary 
achievements of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the third largest 
school district in our Nation, serving more than 335,000 students.
  Under the leadership of School Board Chair Mari Tere Rojas, Vice 
Chair Monica Colucci, and board members Roberto Alonso, Dr. Dorothy 
Bendross-Mindingall, Mary Blanco, Danny Espino, Dr. Steve Gallon, 
Joseph Geller, and Luisa Santos, along with Superintendent of Schools, 
Dr. Jose Dotres, Miami-Dade has once again earned an A rating, the 
largest district in Florida to do so.
  This success reflects the tireless work of our students, parents, 
teachers, administrators, and the entire workforce, and it remains a 
source of pride for our community.
  In 2025, 99 percent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools earned school 
grades of A, B, or C, and the district achieved a record-breaking 
graduation rate of 95.2 percent.
  Miami-Dade also received the prestigious 2024 Cognia School/Systems 
of Distinction award, and the district earned 59 Magnet Schools of 
Excellence Merit awards, and 32 Magnet Schools of Distinction awards.
  Miami-Dade County Public Schools continue to lead the Nation with a 
total of 51 National Academy Foundation distinguished career academies 
and 3 model career academies, and numerous schools have been designated 
as National Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence.
  For the 41st consecutive year, the district was awarded the 
certificate of excellence in financial reporting by the Association of 
School Business Officials International.
  These accomplishments and the strength of Miami-Dade County Public 
Schools' educational programs in a safe and conducive learning 
environment reaffirms the district's role in preparing students to 
thrive in the global and technological marketplace.
  I am proud to celebrate their success and the bright future they are 
building for the next generation of Miami-Dade County residents.

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