[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 51 (Wednesday, April 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E636]
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                 TRIBUTE TO COACH ROBERT ``BOB'' HUGHES

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                           HON. MARTIN FROST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 14, 1999

  Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and give honor 
to a Texas legend: Coach Robert ``Bob'' Hughes whose name is synonymous 
with the game of basketball. Coach Hughes has a winning reputation that 
stretches far beyond the great State of Texas and the mark he continues 
to make on the sporting culture of this great country is without 
argument an indelible one.
  This remarkable man's career spans almost four decades. He began his 
career at the proud and the historic I.M. Terrell school. After the 
unfortunate closing of I.M. Terrell, Coach Hughes carried on his 
winning tradition at Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School where he 
continues coaching today and is an exemplar of integrity and 
sportsmanship. Among his many outstanding accomplishments: 19 district 
championships, 3 State championships, Coach of the Year 22 times. He 
has been featured in Sports Illustrated, and seen on the CNN. He also 
has more wins than any other high school coach in America at 1,120 and 
counting.
  People in Fort Worth often associate Bob Hughes with his young 
Wildcat teams, but it needs to be noted that this man has been directly 
responsible for producing many of the fine business and community 
leaders who contribute so much to our city and country every day.
  Congratulations Coach Hughes on the well-deserved honor you are 
receiving from Dunbar High. This is yet another momentous occasion in a 
life filled with them.

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