[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 41 (Friday, March 9, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E514]
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                      HONORING COACH TERRY BUCKLES

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 9, 2007

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise to publicly congratulate 
Terry Buckles for achieving his 500th career win as head coach of the 
Central Hardin High School Women's Basketball Team.
  Throughout his 17 year career, Coach Buckles has epitomized the 
qualities that make Kentucky hold its basketball heroes in high regard. 
His steady leadership and the lifelong lessons imparted on his players 
have made his teams a model of teamwork and good sportsmanship. His 
success is evident through his players, 26 of whom have continued their 
student-athlete careers at the collegiate level.
  In addition to his remarkable record of wins, Coach Buckles has 
coached his teams to six Kentucky High School Athletic Association 
Regional Championships. In 1996, he took the Central Hardin Lady Bruins 
to the State finals and later coached his team to a Kentucky AAU State 
Championship victory. His success has continued this season, leading 
the Lady Bruins to a 23-6 record, ranking fourth in the State. With his 
500th win, Coach Buckles has joined only seven other coaches who have 
reached this milestone. He currently stands as the all time leader in 
wins in the Fifth Region and ranks in the top 10 for career wins for 
women's coaches in State history.
  Coach Buckles' hard work and success at Central Hardin High School 
has been recognized throughout the Commonwealth. He has received 
numerous ``Coach of the Year'' awards; is an inductee of the Fifth 
Region Hall of Fame; and was honored last year with induction into the 
Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches ``Court of Honor,'' the 
highest tribute a basketball coach in Kentucky can receive.
  I would like to recognize Terry Buckles today before the entire U.S. 
House of Representatives for his recent coaching milestone. His 
contributions to education and athletics make him a remarkable citizen 
worthy of our appreciation and respect.

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