[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 185 (Wednesday, December 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2500]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING COACH ED KRIWIEL

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                            HON. TODD TIAHRT

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 5, 2007

  Mr. TIAHRT. Madam Speaker, on Monday, Kansas lost a coaching legend. 
Ed Kriwiel, who passed away in his sleep at the age of 81, coached for 
more than 50 years in the Wichita area football city league. Mr. 
Kriwiel was a phenomenal coach. During his head football coaching years 
he hailed 297 wins, 9 State titles and 8 city league championships. In 
addition, Mr. Kriwiel spent 2 years coaching at Wichita State 
University in the late 60s, including 1 year as head coach. He 
continued coaching high school golf until his passing.
  Not only was he a superb athlete and coach, he was a father of nine 
children and a husband to his wife Mary of 53 years.
  Mr. Kriwiel has influenced countless lives through the years--from 
players to coaches to his ever-growing fan base. I am thankful for all 
the joy and memories he brought into our lives. He will be greatly 
missed.
  To the Kriwiel family: Thank you for sharing your husband and father 
with Kansans for so many years. May God bless you. My thoughts and 
prayers go out to you during this time.

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