[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 73 (Tuesday, June 9, 1998)]
[House]
[Page H4248]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     SYRACUSE'S HALL OF FAME LACROSSE COACH ROY SIMMONS JR. RETIRES

  (Mr. WALSH asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I want to bring to my colleagues' attention 
an important occurrence in the world of collegiate sports and ask that 
they join me in saluting one of the sport of lacrosse's modern legends. 
Head coach of Syracuse University lacrosse Roy Simmons, Jr., who 
followed his father in making SU a national powerhouse in this 
increasingly popular sport, has announced his intention to retire this 
year. The entire sports community in central New York and others across 
America who love the game of lacrosse recognize the impact of this 
momentous decision.
  Roy Simmons, Jr., was named to the lacrosse hall of fame in 1992. He 
has coached 140 all-Americans, four national players of the year, five 
national championship most valuable players, while winning six national 
championships. The 1990 national championship team was the first ever 
collegiate lacrosse team to be invited to the White House, where they 
met President Bush.
  Roy Simmons, the most successful current intercollegiate lacrosse 
coach, has revolutionized the game and built a program at Syracuse 
University which is second to none. The fans, the team, the staff will 
miss his wisdom and humor. We wish him the very best in his retirement.
  Thanks for the memories, Slugger.

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