[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 66 (Tuesday, May 6, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E869]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING COACH DOUG DICKEY UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS MEN'S ATHLETICS 
                DIRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE

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                        HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR.

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 6, 2003

  Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Coach Doug 
Dickey upon his upcoming retirement as the Men's Athletics Director at 
the University of Tennessee, UT. Throughout his impressive career, 
Coach Dickey has set an example of leadership and service not only to 
the University of Tennessee, but also to the entire State of Tennessee 
and Volunteer fans around the Country.
  Although Coach Dickey will soon be retiring, the legacy of excellence 
he has so well established will continue to inspire the University and 
its athletic programs for years to come. I am proud to call Doug a 
personal friend, and I join the entire UT community in wishing him the 
very best in his future endeavors.
  Doug has been Athletic Director at the University of Tennessee for 
the past 17 years, but his support of collegiate athletics includes 
time spent as quarterback for the University of Florida's football 
team, an assistant coach, head coach, as well as, administrator.
  During his tenure as the Men's Athletic Director for the University 
of Tennessee, Doug has raised the standard of excellence for all UT 
athletics. During the past several years alone he has seen the school 
earn the National Championship in football, go to the College World 
Series in baseball, reach the NCAA finals in tennis, become the NCAA 
champions in track and field to name only a few.
  In addition to the remarkable leadership he has brought to UT 
athletics, Doug has been recognized nationally for his abilities by 
being asked to serve on numerous collegiate athletics boards and 
committees. More lasting than titles and athletic accomplishments, 
however, Doug has provided consistent and exceptional leadership for 
his coaches and players.
  This Nation is a better place today because of the work he has done 
for the University of Tennessee and, more importantly, the inspiration 
and guidance he has given to so many young people who are still doing 
good and great things for this Country.
  Each Member of this body has a favorite collegiate athletics program, 
but I believe we can all agree that it is the caliber of individuals 
like Coach Dickey that makes these programs the success they are. To 
Doug I say congratulations on your retirement, and on behalf of UT fans 
everywhere I say thank you.

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