[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 132 (Thursday, August 13, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E787]
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   SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF FOUR COUNTY CAREER CENTER UPON THE RIBBON 
        CUTTING FOR ITS WELDING AND ELECTRICAL TRADES EXPANSION

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, August 13, 2026

  Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Four County Career 
Center in Archbold, Ohio, as it celebrates the ribbon cutting for its 
new Welding and Electrical Trades Expansion. This new facility marks a 
significant investment and a renewed dedication to the future workforce 
of Northwest Ohio.
  Four County Career Center opened in 1969 as the first career center 
in Ohio built entirely with local funds. Today, it serves hundreds of 
students from Defiance, Fulton, Henry, and Williams counties, providing 
hands-on training across dozens of technical programs. The school's 
reach extends beyond high schoolers, offering workforce development 
programs to many adults each year. The new expansion adds state-of-the-
art labs for welding, fabrication, and electrical trades, which will 
help Four County continue to prepare its students for the workforce of 
tomorrow. Its completion reflects the collaboration of many 
individuals, businesses, and organizations throughout the region.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Four 
County Career Center's Board of Education and administration on this 
achievement. Career-technical education plays a vital role in preparing 
our next generation for the workforce, and this expansion will help 
ensure that Four County's students have access to the training they 
need to succeed. On behalf of the 5th Congressional District of Ohio, I 
wish Four County Career Center all the best in their continued success.

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