[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 26, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E947]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF JOHNNY MAJORS

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                           HON. HEATH SHULER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 26, 2010

  Mr. SHULER. Madam Speaker, I rise today, accompanied by my colleague 
Mr. Tanner, to honor the achievements of Johnny Majors, former football 
coach of the University of Tennessee.
  For 16 years, from 1977-1992, the University of Tennessee enjoyed the 
privilege of having Coach Majors pace the sidelines of Shields-Watkins 
field. Throughout his many years at the University of Tennessee Coach 
Majors maintained a high level of success, winning three championships 
in arguably one of the most competitive sports leagues in the country.
  As a young man, I remember the excitement surrounding Coach Majors' 
visit to my home town of Bryson City, North Carolina. He was seen by 
many in my community as the epitome of football. He came to visit me 
and my family to talk about the possibility of me coming to the 
University of Tennessee. We expected his visit to focus primarily on 
the game and the football program at UT. However, Coach Majors' 
concerns were more about the importance of a strong education, the 
responsibility of leading by example, and his insistence that 
regardless of where you might be in your life, UT alumni are always 
part of the UT family.
  Coaches often play a vital role in raising the youth of a community. 
Not only do they instill values such as hard work and dedication, but 
can also teach young people valuable life lessons of honor and good 
will. Coach Johnny Majors not only bred success on the field, but 
encouraged his student athletes to conduct themselves with integrity 
and honesty. To have a man of his character coach me was a true honor 
and a privilege.
  Madam Speaker, I thank Mr. Tanner for his thoughtful statement 
regarding my coach and friend, Johnny Majors. I ask my colleagues join 
me in celebrating this great man's accomplishments, both on and off the 
football field. and off the football field.

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