[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 18 (Friday, February 3, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E137-E138]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  A TRIBUTE TO MARVIN NEALS, CELEBRATED COACH, MENTOR, AND EDUCATION 
                                ADVOCATE

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                           HON. WM. LACY CLAY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, February 3, 2012

  Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a remarkable 
coach, principal, and mentor to the young men and women in Missouri, 
Mr. Marvin Neals.
  Marvin Neals has thirty years of coaching experience. In 1974 Marvin 
Neals started his epic career at Soldan High School, in St. Louis, 
Missouri, where he won a Class 4A state title. After 16 years, Marvin 
Neals left coaching to pursue a career in education administration. The 
Hall of Fame coach could not

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be kept away from his passion for long, and returned to coach at 
Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School in 2000. Marvin Neals has 
already recorded three Class 3 championships with Cardinal Ritter.
  On January 25, 2012, Marvin Neals reached a coaching milestone 
winning his 600th game. Marvin Neals was praised by his current and 
former players after the momentous win. The players spoke of his great 
influence and impact he has had on their lives. Marvin Neals wants to 
keep coaching the game he loves as long as possible, with no thoughts 
of slowing down in the future.
  Mr. Speaker, Marvin Neals has dedicated his life to bettering the 
lives of the young men and women of St. Louis. His commitment can be 
recognized by the admiration of his colleagues, present and former 
players and students, and the remarkable feat of 600 career wins. I 
urge my colleagues to join me in honoring his remarkable service to the 
United States, the State of Missouri, and the St. Louis community.

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