[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 180 (Tuesday, November 14, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2179]
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         TRIBUTE TO COACH FRANK TUDRYN, JR., OF NORTHAMPTON, MA

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                          HON. RICHARD E. NEAL

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 14, 1995

  Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call 
attention to the distinguished career of one of my constituents, Mr. 
Frank Tudryn, Jr., of Northampton, MA.
  Mr. Tudryn, a longtime teacher and football coach at Northampton High 
School, is currently engaged in his 25th consecutive season as the head 
football coach at that school. During Coach Tudryn's tenure, the ``Blue 
Devils'' have consistently fielded strong teams. In fact, under his 
leadership, they have won four league championships and a western 
Massachusetts crown. As a testament to his team's continued success, 
Coach Tudryn was named ``Coach of the Year'' in 1995 by the Valley 
Advocate.
  A graduate of both Northamption High School and the University of 
Massachusetts, Coach Tudryn has dedicated his life to making 
Northampton High School a better place to go to school. Since 1971 he 
has not only coached football, but taught history and worked as an 
assistant principal. Many students, including his own children, have 
benefited from his guidance on the playing fields and in the classroom.
  Mr. Speaker, on November 17 of this year, a celebration will be held 
in Coach Tudryn's honor at the Elks Club in Northamption, MA. I ask my 
colleagues to join me today in paying tribute to Coach Frank Tudryn and 
his impressive record as a coach, a teacher, and a friend to the city 
of Northampton.

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