[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 55 (Thursday, April 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E649]
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       TRIBUTE TO JOE GROSCOST ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 1996

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today 
and recognize an outstanding citizen from Sandusky, OH. Mr. Joe 
Groscost will be retiring from his distinguished career of teaching and 
coaching at the conclusion of the 1995-96 school team.
  Joe started his coaching career as an assistant swim coach at Perkins 
High School in 1966. He became the head coach in the fall of 1967. Joe 
started one of the first girls' high school swim programs no northwest 
Ohio in 1978. His record as a head coach is outstanding. He holds the 
Ohio State High School record for the number of victories as a head 
coach at one high school with 455 wins and 136 losses. His teams have 
garnered more than 135 titles. He was selected Boys Northwest District 
Coach of the Year five times plus Girls District Coach of the Year two 
times.
  Mr. Groscost founded the Vacationland Swim Club in 1970 to promote 
swimming and fitness in his community. The club has been in continuous 
existence since that time and is an asset to Sandusky community. Mr. 
Groscost also started a learn-to-swim program that has been 
instrumental in teaching young children how to swim and water safety.
  Mr. Speaker, Mr. ``G'' as he is affectionately known, has been a 
positive influence on the lives of the many young men and women who 
have come in contact with him. He has been instrumental in guiding many 
teens and has provided constructive assistance to people that have come 
into contact with Joe even after their high school days were over.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in honoring the successful 
accomplishments of Joe Groscost and to wonderful example he has set for 
others.

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