[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 50 (Friday, April 22, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E748]
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                HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF JIM CARSON

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 21, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the many 
accomplishments of Jim Carson, the Seguin High School Physical 
Education Teacher and Head Football Coach.
  Coach Carson has been teaching for thirty years, two of which were 
spent with San Antonio Independent School District as head football 
coach of the Seguin Matadors. Coach Carson received his Bachelor of 
Science in Physical Education and Health from Texas Tech University and 
a Master's degree from Sul Ross State University. Coach Carson has a 
special place in his heart for his students, and has made a significant 
impact on them.
  Coach Carson says that the most rewarding part of being an educator 
is working with young people as they grow into productive citizens. He 
stresses that guiding and tutoring them through crucial years of their 
development is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly. He 
expects the coaches who work for him to not only guide each student 
through their journey but to take an active part and know what is 
happening in each student's life. Coach Carson says that as part of a 
sports coaching program, ``tutoring, counseling and listening to 
whatever the young man or woman needs is provided.''
  Through his initiative, energy, and commitment, Coach Carson proves 
to be an exemplary teacher and coach, and a blessing to the people in 
his high school and community in Seguin. I am pleased to have the 
chance to honor him here today.

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