[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3171]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PAISANO

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                          HON. JOAQUIN CASTRO

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 14, 2016

  Mr. CASTRO of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 35th 
anniversary of The Paisano, the independent student newspaper at the 
University of San Antonio (UTSA). For three and a half decades, 
dedicated, talented students have run every aspect of the paper's 
publication. From reporting, to editing, to managing the paper's 
budget, it's the driven young people at UTSA who have made The 
Paisano's success over the years possible.
  Each week, 7,000 copies of The Paisano circulate on campus, expanding 
students' horizons, challenging their thinking, and enriching campus 
life. Thanks to The Paisano, learning at UTSA doesn't end when students 
leave the classroom.
  A vibrant, free press plays a vital role in American society, and The 
Paisano fosters a welcoming community where the next generation of 
journalists can cut their teeth and hone their craft. Enthusiasm and a 
desire to learn are the only prerequisites for joining the paper's 
staff. Even for alumni of The Paisano's team who pursue careers in 
fields other than journalism, the lessons in leadership, teamwork, and 
entrepreneurship learned during their time with the paper serve them 
well.
  I applaud the members of The Paisano's staff, past and present. Their 
legacy lives on at UTSA, and will continue to do so for years to come 
as future classes take up the torch--and pen--at The Paisano.

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