[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 58 (Thursday, May 5, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E885]
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                       RECOGNIZING ROBERT HUGHES

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 5, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service and 
commitment of Robert Hughes. Mr. Hughes, our Nation's all-time 
``winningest'' high school boys basketball coach, has dedicated 47 
years of service to coaching and educating students; helping them to 
succeed not only on the court but also in life.
  As Mr. Hughes retires this year we will no longer be measuring his 
wins on the court, but rather the wins, the lives, he has helped to 
create off the court. In taking the time to teach his students Mr. 
Hughes chose not only to teach them about health and basketball, but 
about values and self esteem as well. The loyalty with which Mr. Hughes 
has served his students and Dunbar High School is a testament to his 
passion of seeing every child succeed in life.
  It is with great honor that I stand here today to recognize a man who 
has been a leader to so many. The legacy of Mr. Hughes, on and off the 
court, shall serve as an inspiration to all those who wish to pursue 
their passion and make a difference in the lives of others.

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