[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 121 (Friday, September 5, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1704]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING DON MILLER

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 4, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise before this body of 
Congress and this nation today to pay tribute to a selfless community 
servant and dedicated coach from Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Don Miller 
is being inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches 
Association's Hall of Fame for his 31 years of outstanding dedication 
and commitment to the Glenwood Springs Football, Track and Wrestling 
teams. I would like to join with the National High School Athletic 
Coaches Association and the Glenwood Springs Community in recognizing 
Don's accomplishments.
  Don is a graduate of Western State College, where he excelled as a 
member of the football team. He began his career at Glenwood Springs 
High School in the early 1960's and has remained a loyal member of the 
faculty ever since, mentoring generations of young GWS athletes.
  Don has provided thousands of Glenwood students with a coach and 
mentor; a man they could respect and learn from. Don's record as a 
football coach speaks for itself. With 204 wins, 17 appearances in the 
state tournament, and two state titles, Don is certainly a deserving 
inductee. Don is known for his ``old school'' form of coaching; he was 
a hard-nosed, in-your-face type of coach who expected a ``never give 
up'' attitude from his players. Don will be the twelfth coach from 
Colorado to be inducted into the Hall of Fame, and was the fifth coach 
to reach the 200 win landmark.
  Mr. Speaker, I join with my colleagues in applauding Don's service to 
Glenwood Springs High School. This recognition is long overdue, and I 
am proud to recognize him here today. Congratulations, Don, on this 
prestigious honor; you have made Colorado and the Glenwood community 
very proud.

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