[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 112 (Friday, August 12, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: August 12, 1994]
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                   TRIBUTE TO GAYLE B. ``SAX'' SAXTON

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 12, 1994

  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today to 
honor an outstanding individual on his receiving the Michigan High 
School Athletic Association's Allen W. Bush Award. Mr. Gayle B. ``Sax'' 
Saxton, of Houghton Lake, MI, has served the community for over 30 
years as an athletic instructor, teacher, administrator, confidant, and 
friend to the many people whose lives he touched.
  Using athletic competition as one of his classrooms, he taught many 
students the lessons of sports and life. He served both as a friend and 
adviser to faculty, students, and community leaders.
  Sax began his long and distinguished career in the early 1930's when, 
as a high school student, he began writing sports columns for local 
newspapers. His enthusiasm continued to grow as he pursued his interest 
in athletics and began coaching and competing in football, basketball, 
and track. His service to the community was interrupted when he 
answered the call to defend his Nation and entered the U.S Army during 
the Second World War.
  For over 30 years, Sax has been synonymous with Houghton Lake sports. 
He is an honorary member of the Michigan High School Football Coaches 
Association and a member of the Alma College Hall of Fame for both 
track and football. Sax has also earned the respect of his peers for 
his play-by-play broadcasts of football and basketball games on a local 
radio station, and his weekly column, ``Sax Says,'' which he continues 
to write for the Houghton Lake Resorter.
  On September 2, 1994, during half-time of the Houghton Lake Bobcats 
football game, students, coaches, teachers, friends, and family will 
gather to honor Sax for his outstanding contributions and leadership to 
the community in his three decades of coaching and participating in 
interscholastic sports. His accomplishments will long be remembered 
with the Gayle B. Saxton annual elementary basketball Tournament, which 
he started over 25 years ago.
  Although Sax retired as principal of Collins Elementary School in 
1982, his presence is still felt throughout the community. Sax attends 
numerous sporting events throughout the area where he is recognized and 
greeted by fans, coaches, and players.
  Mr. Speaker, Gayle B. Saxton is truly deserving of the Allen W. Bush 
Award. I know you will join me in congratulating Sax for his long and 
distinguished career as a sports enthusiast. His qualities help make 
Houghton Lake an outstanding community.

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