[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 24, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1878]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO MATT LOGAN

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 23, 2008

  Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and pay tribute to 
an individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of 
Corona, California are exceptional. Corona has been fortunate to have 
dynamic and dedicated community leaders who willingly and unselfishly 
give their time and talent and make their communities a better place to 
live and work. Matt Logan is one of these individuals. On September 23, 
2008, the Temescal District Boy Scouts of America will host the 2008 
Distinguished Citizens Dinner in honor of Matt Logan.
  Matt Logan has been the coach of the Centennial Huskies for 11 years. 
Centennial is currently ranked number 17 in the country and Matt has an 
overall record of 108-3. In the last eight seasons the Huskies have 
posted an incredible record of 90-15, which includes four CIF 
Championships, seven League Championships, a trip to the State 
Championship Bowl Game, and a 22 game winning streak.
  Matt's coaching honors include: the 2007 Press Enterprise Sportsmen 
of the Year; NFL/ABC 2007 Coach of the Year; 2004 CalHiSports State 
Coach of the Year; the 2002, 2004, and 2007 Riverside County Coach of 
the Year; four-time CIF Coach of the Year; six-time League Coach of the 
Year; and two-time NFL Coach of the Week. Matt was selected to coach in 
the 2007 Southern California Bowl, the 2002 and 2003 Inland Empire All-
Star Classic, the 2004 Cal/Florida Bowl, and the 2004 Shrine Game. 
During Coach Logan's tenure, there have been over 50 players to earn 
college scholarships.
  Before becoming the Head Coach, Matt served as the Defensive 
Coordinator for the Huskies when they reached the CIF Finals in 1996 
and the CIF semi-finals in 1995. Prior to Centennial High School, he 
coached at Esperanza High School and at Mater Dei High School. A 1985 
graduate of Norco High School, Matt lettered in football, basketball 
and track and he was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1997. After high 
school, Coach Logan went on to play running back at Fullerton College 
and then at Chico State University. He graduated from Chico State in 
1990 with a degree in Business. After a couple of years in sales, Matt 
returned to college and in 1995 received his Teaching Credential from 
Cal State Fullerton. In 2001, he graduated with a Masters Degree in 
Education from Azusa Pacifica University. In addition to his Head Coach 
responsibilities, he teaches Physical Education at Centennial High 
School. Matt and his late wife Donna, have three beautiful daughters; 
Lindsey who is 16 and a Junior at Centennial, Samantha who is 13 and 
Madison who is 12 years old.
  Matt's tireless passion for coaching and mentoring has contributed 
immensely to the betterment of the community of Corona, California and 
to Centennial High School. I am proud to call Matt a fellow community 
member, American and friend. I know that many community members are 
grateful for his service and salute them as a 2008 Distinguished 
Citizen.

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