[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 108 (Wednesday, September 6, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1644]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR OF THE CAREER OF COACH EDDIE JACKSON

                                 ______
                                 

                             HON. MIKE ROSS

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2006

  Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the career of Coach 
Eddie Jackson. Coach Jackson has been a guiding light to the youth of 
Arkansas and Texas for more than 35 years. On July 21st he was honored 
with an induction into the Arkansas High School Coaches Association 
Hall of Fame.
  After graduating from Fairview High School in 1963, Coach Jackson 
went on to receive a BSE from Southern Arkansas University and an MSE 
from Henderson State University. Within months of graduating college he 
joined the Prescott High School football and track staffs, winning 
district championships in his first year. In 1973, his first year as a 
head football coach, Coach Jackson won the first of three state 
championships at Prescott. His last state championship came in 1995, 
his final year as head coach.
  Track and field has always held a special place in Coach Jackson's 
heart. During his distinguished career, he has amassed numerous titles 
and honors. While at Prescott, Coach Jackson won 15 district titles, 
was state runner-up twice and won an impressive three state 
championships. He has also served as the state track meet director 
twice and was an official at the Southeastern Conference Outdoor 
Championships.
  After leaving Prescott, Coach Jackson went on to coach one season at 
Hampton before moving to Texarkana and coaching one year at Texas High 
and two at Liberty-Eylau. In 2002, Coach Jackson became middle school 
athletic coordinator in Hooks, Texas while also coaching middle school 
football and track.
  Since Prescott is my hometown, I had the privilege to see first-hand 
the lives this man touched not, only in sports but in the community as 
well. On July 21st Coach Jackson joined 10 other outstanding coaches to 
be inducted into the Arkansas High School Coaches Association Hall of 
Fame.
  I am so pleased to have the opportunity to properly recognize Coach 
Eddie Jackson before the United States Congress for his outstanding 
contributions to the communities and youth he has touched in Arkansas 
and Texas. Please join me in congratulating Coach Jackson on his 
induction into the Arkansas High School Coaches Association Hall of 
Fame.

                          ____________________