[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15974]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE SCHOOL FOR THE TALENTED AND GIFTED AND THE SCHOOL 
     FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AT YVONNE A. EWELL TOWNVIEW CENTER

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 29, 2012

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to 
congratulate the School for the Talented and Gifted and the School for 
Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center for 
receiving the distinct honor of being recognized as an ``Intel School 
of Distinction.''
  Intel Schools of Distinction honors U.S. schools that have 
demonstrated excellence in math and science education. I am pleased 
that Intel recognized Townview Magnet School for Engineering and 
Science School as an institution that provides an innovative learning 
environment and programs that meet or exceed national math and science 
benchmarks.
  By this recognition, Intel is emphasizing investments in science and 
math. In order for our country to compete in the 21st century, we as a 
country need to make sustained robust investments to encourage our 
children to embrace science and math. These are the jobs and careers of 
the future.
  Located in my district, Townview Magnet is one of the most diverse 
schools in Texas, with minorities representing over half of the student 
population. Townview is home to some of the Nation's best and brightest 
students. Newsweek Magazine has consistently rated Townview's Science 
and Engineering Magnet as one of the top high schools in the Nation. 
Townview serves as a model for other institutions of learning across 
the country and offer insight into the ways we can improve education.
  This latest honor exemplifies the values of a good educational 
environment, as many of the students attending Townview will have 
opportunities to be the future leaders of this country. This honor will 
also serve as an inspiration to the faculty, staff and students of 
Townview Magnet School to maintain a high level of work. I commend the 
faculty and students for achieving this honor, and lend my support to 
the future success of Townview.
  Mr. Speaker, the students, teachers, principals and parents of 
Townview Science and Engineering Magnet should all be very proud for 
achieving this great honor.

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