HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE

HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 43 (Monday, March 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 43 (Monday, March 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E199] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE ______ HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ of texas in the house of representatives Monday, March 9, 2026 Mr. VICENTE GONZALEZ of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 100th anniversary of Texas' Southernmost College (TSC), the first institution of higher education in the Rio Grande Valley. For a century, Texas Southmost College has made a lasting impact on our community, expanding opportunity and improving the quality of life for generations of South Texas families. Since its founding in 1926, Texas Southmost College has grown into one of the most affordable and accessible higher education centers in the region. It has empowered students to pursue their academic and professional goals close to home. Throughout this time, TSC has grown to be a nationally recognized, community-rooted, and student-centered institution dedicated to transforming lives through high-quality education. Its commitment to serving the Rio Grande Valley has built a stronger workforce and brighter future for our region. As Texas Southmost College marks its centennial, it continues to expand access to education through its dual enrollment program. Partnering with 24 public, private, and charter schools, TSC allows students to earn college credit, often at no cost, and even earn an associate's degree before graduating high school. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 34th Congressional District of Texas, I congratulate Texas Southmost College and all those who have contributed to its mission over the past century. May TSC continue to strength, serve, and uplift the Rio Grande Valley for many generations to come. ____________________