[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 171 (Wednesday, November 18, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2802]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING COACH VERNON GLASS

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 18, 2009

  Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, The Lamar University Cardinals in 
Beaumont, Texas lost one of it's legends in December 2005 with the 
passing of former head football Coach Vernon Glass. In an effort to 
keep Vernon's presence in the football program alive, The University 
recently renamed it's newly renovated practice field The Coach Vernon 
Glass Field of Champions.
  Glass served as Lamar's head coach from 1963 through 1975. His 1964, 
1965, 1966, and 1971 Cardinal teams won Southland Conference 
Championships and he finished his career with a 63-68-1 record. He was 
recognized as the NCAA College Division Coach of the year in 1964 and 
1965. One of Coach Glass' former students called him `a true champion 
and a great legend'. Therefore, it is only fitting for the university 
to recognize him by naming the practice field the ``Field of 
Champions''.
  Madam Speaker, it is truly remarkable when one human being can touch 
so many lives. Coach Vernon Glass did just that during his years as a 
football Coach at Lamar University. The Second District of Texas 
recognizes Coach Glass for his years of dedication and service to the 
University and to improving the lives of the many players who played on 
the field under his leadership.

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