[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E224]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE TRINIDAD ``TRINI'' GARZA EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL AT 
                  DALLAS COLLEGE MOUNTAIN VIEW CAMPUS

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 17, 2026

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the ribbon cutting 
of the Trinidad ``Trini'' Garza Early College High School at Dallas 
College's Mountain View Campus.
  This milestone represents an important investment in the future of 
our students and our community. Early College High Schools provide a 
powerful pathway for young people to earn both a high school diploma 
and college credit simultaneously, helping them graduate with the 
skills, experience, and confidence is needed to succeed in higher 
education and in the workforce. Programs like this open doors of 
opportunity for students across Dallas by reducing barriers to college 
access and creating new pathways to economic mobility.
  The Trinidad ``Trini'' Garza Early College High School is named in 
honor of former Dallas City Councilmember Trinidad ``Trini'' Garza, a 
dedicated public servant and longtime advocate for education and 
opportunity in the Oak Cliff community. His leadership and commitment 
to uplifting young people and strengthening neighborhoods left a 
lasting legacy in Dallas. It is fitting that a school designed to 
expand educational opportunities bears his name and continues his 
vision of empowering future generations.
  The partnership between Dallas College and the Dallas Independent 
School District demonstrates what can be achieved when educational 
institutions collaborate to support students and families. By expanding 
access to early college opportunities, this initiative will help 
students build strong academic foundations while preparing them for 
careers in the rapidly evolving economy of North Texas.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend the educators, administrators, community 
leaders, and partners who made this project possible and who continue 
to invest in the success of our students. Their dedication ensures that 
young people in Dallas have access to the tools and opportunities they 
need to thrive.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the ribbon cutting of 
the Trinidad ``Trini'' Garza Early College High School at Dallas 
College's Mountain View Campus and in recognizing the positive impact 
this institution will have on students and families for generations to 
come.

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