Formatting necessary for an accurate reading of this text may be shown by tags (e.g., <DELETED> or <BOLD>) or may be missing from this TXT display. For complete and accurate display of this text, see the PDF.
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E53-E54]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
IN RECOGNITION OF THE SELWYN SCHOOL
______
HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS
of texas
in the house of representatives
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the opening of
the Selwyn School's Argyle, Texas Campus and the ribbon-cutting of its
newly constructed Early Childhood Center. As a proud alumnus of Selwyn,
I celebrate the school's achievements and join the staff, faculty,
students and parents in looking forward optimistically as Selwyn renews
its mission of equipping future leaders as productive citizens from a
new physical setting.
Founded in 1957, the Selwyn School is an independent, non-sectarian,
college-preparatory school serving pre-school through grade twelve
students. A member of the National Association of Independent Schools,
Selwyn provides the most thoroughly individualized, comprehensive and
developmentally appropriate array of student-focused experiences in
North Texas. Selwyn graduates are independent thinkers and creative
problem solvers trained to embrace complex challenges with empathy and
innovative thought to advance the human condition.
Resilient, emotionally intelligent and globally aware, Selwyn
graduates are challenged to elevate the human experience by encouraging
holistic development through age appropriate challenges to foster
problem-solving, emotional intelligence and social responsibility.
Conducting these academic exercises with the expectation of high
academic standards, graduates form the necessary academic and
character-building tools necessary in adulthood to identify and
successfully seek solutions to responsibly address both the known and
not yet identified challenges the world will present them in adulthood.
As an exciting backdrop for these lessons, Selwyn relocated in March
2017 to one of North Texas' most picturesque settings. The idyllic 10-
acre campus provides an environment supporting nature-based play and
exploration, promoting environmental awareness and unique outdoor
education opportunities. From growing their own food in the school
[[Page E54]]
gardens to creating their own businesses, Selwyn creates practical and
challenging opportunities for students of all ages to engage in
creating solutions for the problems of their communities.
I know their commitment to the mission well, as Selwyn was an
integral part of the development of the focus, curiosity and
determination I've relied upon through my pursuit of post-graduate
studies, success as a physician and business owner, and as a Member of
Congress. Even though 5O years have passed since my graduation, I rely
daily in my current legislative role on the foundations Selwyn
instructors developed within my young mind. In doing so, I join other
graduates, including entrepreneurs and philanthropists, who daily
fulfill their life's work in service to their fellow man.
I am honored to represent the Selwyn School both as a graduate and as
a constituency I am fortunate to serve as a part of the 26th
Congressional District. I look forward to witnessing the continued
application of Selwyn's mission to the success of their students and
the growth and development of this new campus I join them in
celebrating today.