[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 161 (Friday, November 7, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2273-E2274]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO COACH VAN ROSE AND THE SHAWNEE MISSION NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL 
                        BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY TEAM

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                           HON. DENNIS MOORE

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 7, 2003

  Mr. MOORE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
commend a remarkable man who lives and works in the Third

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Congressional District of Kansas. Van Rose, a calculus teacher and 
cross country coach at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, should be 
recognized for his undying commitment to the students he coaches on 
Shawnee Mission Northwest's ``Cougars'' cross country team.
  On November 1, 2003, the Cougars' boys' team picked up their 10th 
straight state championship title in the Kansas high school 6A 
division. But that's only the beginning. Under his leadership, the 
girls' cross country team has won eight championships over the past 10 
years. Combined, his teams have won more than 20 state titles since 
1977.
  After spending countless hours coaching his team, and preparing 
lesson plans for his calculus students, Mr. Rose finds the time to 
contribute to his community. For the past 25 years, he has volunteered 
every summer at the PowerAde Freedom Run in downtown Lenexa, Kansas.
  Coach Rose is noted for his dedication to youth and his selfless 
attitude. Despite his obvious talents as a coach, teacher, leader, and 
mentor, he always gives his runners all the credit for the teams' 
successes.
  Mr. Speaker, for his dedication and selflessness, I proudly commend 
Coach Van Rose as he and the Cougars celebrate another victory this 
year as Kansas cross country state champs.

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