[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 57 (Wednesday, May 8, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E755-E756]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               COACH MIKE DAVIS AND THE INDIANA HOOSIERS

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                           HON. JULIA CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 8, 2002

  Ms. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize that 
the Black Coaches Association will honor Indiana University's Head 
Coach Mike Davis as the ``Male Coach of the Year'' during their 
national convention to be held in Indianapolis this weekend.
  Mr. Speaker, my heartfelt and enthusiastic congratulation is extended 
to Coach Mike Davis and the Indiana University Basketball Team for 
their achievements in this year's NCAA Final Four Tournament.
  Coach Davis started his coaching career as Alabama's assistant 
basketball coach in 1995, and remained with the program until 1997.
  In 1997 Coach Davis became an assistant coach for the Indiana 
University basketball program.
  On September 10th, 2000, Coach Davis became the interim men's 
basketball coach at Indiana University.
  With only a month to prepare for the 2000-2001 season Davis led the 
Hoosiers to a 21-13 record, a runner-up finish in the Big Ten 
Tournament and an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament.
  Displaying leadership, unwavering faith, and heart throughout the 
2001-2002 season, Coach Davis led the Indiana Hoosier's to their first 
NCAA Final-Four appearance since 1993, narrowly missing the 
championship.
  Coach Davis makes it no secret that he is a religious man; in fact 
the Christian faith permeates his entire life including basketball.
  The Indiana University basketball team has voluntary chapel each week 
at Eastern Star Church in my district where Coach Davis is a member.
  Coach Davis believes unto whom much is given much is required. He is 
a cheerful and generous philanthropist. For example, Coach Davis 
donated to non-profit organizations the bonus he received for leading 
Indiana to the Final Four. His gifts helped to enrich the lives of 
many.
  Coach Mike Davis and Indiana University are to be congratulated for 
reminding Hoosiers and basketball fans everywhere that leadership, 
faith, and determination are products of achievement.
  Mr. Speaker, to Coach Davis, keep up the good work and 
congratulations on your award and great season!
  Your spirit has enriched the lives of countless individuals, 
especially the young people.

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