[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 30 (Monday, February 25, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E232]
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                             DR. JAMES REDD

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 25, 2008

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition for Athletic 
Director, Dr. James C. Redd. On February 10, 2008, Dr. Redd was 
enshrined into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
  Jim excelled as a student athlete throughout high school and college, 
thereby earning First Team Defensive Lineman and Second Team Offensive 
Tackle awards at Northwest Missouri State University. After graduating 
with a double major in Physical Education and Social Science, Jim 
returned to the sidelines, this time as a graduate assistant at the 
University of Colorado-Boulder. Before returning to his alma mater as 
head coach of the Bearcats in 1976, Jim earned a master's degree in 
Physical Education and School Administration. Within three years he was 
selected as the MIAA Coach of the Year.
  In 1986, Jim decided to take a sabbatical from a 17-year coaching 
career and return to school, this time completing his doctorate in 
education from Oklahoma State University-Stillwater.
  Upon graduation, Dr. Redd returned to Northwest Missouri State to 
coordinate the graduate program in Health and Physical Education, and 
eventually to serve as Director of Athletics for Northwest. In 2001, 
Dr. Redd retired from Northwest State University. However, by May 2002 
he was appointed Director of Athletics and Physical Education Chair at 
William Jewel College in Liberty, Missouri, a position he still holds.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating Dr. Jim Redd, as he 
will be forever remembered for his athletic and educational 
achievements as a member of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

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