[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 27 (Thursday, February 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RETIREMENT OF COACH WILSON TERRELL, JR.

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                   HON. CHARLES W. ``CHIP'' PICKERING

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 13, 2003

  Mr. PICKERING. Mr. Speaker, for the past 41 years, Wilson Terrell has 
coached basketball for the Laurel City School District, influencing the 
lives of many of the young men within the community of Laurel, 
Mississippi. While some people remember him as a coach, I remember him 
as someone who enjoyed mentoring and teaching students as much as he 
loved the game of basketball.
  Since the beginning of his coaching career in 1962, he has been a 
role model for many young men. He taught them how to respect others, 
how to take responsibility for their actions, and a discipline of hard 
work and accountability. He has been a strong asset to the Laurel City 
School District and the community.
  During his time as coach he led the Laurel Tornadoes to several 
District Championships and to the State playoffs. Coach Terrell loved 
to win at basketball, but more importantly, he loved to see his 
students succeed in life. Wilson Terrell is truly a man of incredible 
character. As a former student in the Laurel public schools, I am 
honored to join with the entire community, and his former and current 
students and players, to wish him well in his retirement and to thank 
him for his invaluable service.




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