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HONORING THE CENTENNIAL OF THE GROSSMONT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
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HON. DARRELL ISSA
of california
in the house of representatives
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the centennial of the Grossmont Union High School District, a family of 17 high schools and programs serving more than 20,000 of my constituents in California's 50th Congressional District.
In 1832, Abraham Lincoln said of education: ``I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people can be engaged in.''
Four score and nine years later, a school district was established in El Cajon, California, with construction on its first school beginning in 1921. This same building is now the Grossmont Union High School District's central office, which serves as an enduring symbol of East San Diego County's commitment to the centrality of education and advancement of every student.
The Grossmont Union High School District takes special and deserved pride in its rich history--now made modern with safe and cutting-edge campuses that support world-class academics. These schools meet the most fundamental mission: Empowering students to take their place as the leaders of tomorrow.
I congratulate Trustees Rob Shield, Elva Salinas, Gary Woods, Jim Kelly, and Christopher Fite, as well as Superintendent Theresa Kemper and the thousands of dedicated educators and workforce that have engaged this most important subject for the past 100 years.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 115
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