[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 32 (Thursday, February 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                MARSHA SHARP EARNS 500TH CAREER VICTORY

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                           HON. LARRY COMBEST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 26, 2003

  Mr. COMBEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Marsha Sharp for 
her outstanding accomplishments as the head coach of the Texas Tech 
Lady Raiders. Her efforts have gained her 500 career wins at the helm 
of this storied basketball program.
  Marsha Sharp has become the 22nd women's basketball coach in NCAA 
Division I history, and just the second in Texas, to achieve 500 wins. 
Her career record of 500-156 and winning percentage of .762 ranks in 
the top 10 among all-time Division I coaches. Marsha Sharp's success as 
a coach and mentor has been nationally renowned during her 20 years at 
Texas Tech.
  Her commitment to excellence has earned many successes for both her 
and the teams that she has led. Coach Sharp is in her 21st season as 
the head coach of the Lady Raider Basketball program. She guided the 
Lady Raiders to the NCAA National Championship in 1993 and has led 
Texas Tech to the NCAA Tournament 15 times, including 13 straight. She 
has taken her team to the Sweet 16 nine times and the Elite Eight three 
times. She has also led her teams to numerous conference titles.
  Marsha Sharp's achievements go far beyond wins and conference titles. 
She has volunteered her precious time for numerous civic activities and 
non-profit organizations. She helps these worthy groups generate 
awareness and raise much needed funds. Texas Tech and the Lubbock 
Community are very privileged to have an individual that is as caring 
and generous as Coach Sharp.
  It is with great pride that I commend Marsha Sharp for her 
accomplishments as a coach and community leader, and I congratulate her 
on winning her 500th game as the head coach of the Lady Raiders.

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