[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 102 (Friday, July 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1585-E1586]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO MARTIN TAGGART

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 28, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Martin L. Taggart as 
he retires from a distinguished career as a coach and an educator at 
Moapa Valley High School.
  Marty Taggart grew up in Afton, Wyoming. He graduated from Southern 
Utah University with a major in Physical Science and Health and minors 
in both Math and Botany. During college, Taggart played 4 years of 
football and spent his summers as a forest ranger.
  Marty has been a beloved teacher in Moapa Valley for the past 35 
years. When he began his career, Moapa Valley High School served all of 
the students in Moapa Valley from Kindergarten through 12th Grade. 
Marty spent the first 13 years of his career teaching junior high 
school math, science and physical education. However, he has spent the 
majority of his career teaching at the high-school level. In addition 
to math, science and physical education, Taggart has taught health, 
careers, and weight training while at Moapa Valley High School.
  Although he has been an incredibly committed educator, perhaps his 
most memorable contributions to Moapa Valley High School are those he 
made while coaching football and wrestling. Coach Taggart founded the 
wrestling program in Moapa Valley and has been the driving force behind 
its expansion and success over the past 31 years. He has also spent the 
past 33 years coaching football at Moapa Valley High School. Both teams 
have been very competitive and enjoyed many successes as a result of 
Coach Taggart's dedicated leadership.

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  As a coach and as an educator, Marty Taggart has been devoted to 
helping his students grow and succeed. He has emphasized discipline and 
hard work as a way for every person to achieve at the height of their 
ability. In doing so, he has made a profound impact on his students, 
his colleagues and the community as a whole.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Marty Taggart. The commitment he has 
shown to both the academic and athletic programs at Moapa Valley High 
School has truly enriched countless lives. I applaud Marty's years of 
service to the school and surrounding community and I wish him the very 
best for an enjoyable retirement.

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