[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 23, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1184]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING STEVE SCHMIDT

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 2010

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join 
me in congratulating Steve Schmidt for being a 2010 inductee into the 
National Junior College Athletic Association Hall of Fame. Coach 
Schmidt serves as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Mott Community 
College in Flint, Michigan. There will be a salute to his achievements 
at the college tomorrow.
  Steve Schmidt became the Men's Head Basketball Coach at Mott 
Community College in 1991 and over the past 19 years he has led his 
team to 3 national championships in 2003, 2007, and 2008. During this 
time they have never posted a losing record and have won 25 or more 
games in the last 15 seasons. Under Coach Schmidt's leadership his 
teams have won 12 conference titles, 7 state championships, and 6 
regional championships. At the end of the 2009-2010 season Coach 
Schmidt's career record is 504-119. He has been named the National 
Junior College Athletic Association Coach of the Year 3 times, has 
coached 3 NJCAA Players of the Year and 15 All-Americans.
  Coach Schmidt began his coaching career at Lansing Waverly High 
School and Lansing Community College working without pay. At the age of 
28 he was given the job as Men's Head Basketball Coach at Mott 
Community College and his success with the team has been recognized 
throughout the community. Three years ago he was inducted into the 
Greater Flint Sports Hall of Fame and a year ago the gymnasium at 
Ballenger Fieldhouse was named in his honor.
  He credits teamwork as an integral part of his success and has said, 
``The fact of the matter is I've not won a single game by myself. I've 
been part of a team. All of this is possible because of the efforts of 
all these players. That's a perspective I've never lost.''
  Madam Speaker, please join me in applauding the work of Coach Steve 
Schmidt's work and dedication to his players. I commend him for his 
skill, his enthusiasm, and his respect for the players. I wish him 
continued success in his career coaching men's basketball.

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