[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3820]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                  MESQUITE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 15, 2001

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the Mesquite 
Independent School District for their centennial anniversary on March 
12. Since 1901, the leaders and educators have strived to create an 
outstanding record in education. They continue to work tirelessly to 
ensure academic excellence and accountability for students, teachers, 
and administrators. Enriching these efforts are the partnerships and 
strong support of parents and the community.
  As a result, the students acquire important learning skills and a 
foundation of knowledge that will serve them throughout life. Mesquite 
ISD is one of the largest districts to achieve ``Recognized'' status as 
a result of President George W. Bush's education initiatives while he 
was Governor of Texas.
  With 42 schools and over 30,000 students, it has exemplified how 
successful our nation's public school system can be. I congratulate 
Mesquite ISD for one hundred years of educational excellence.

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