[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 35 (Tuesday, March 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E276]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               DALE RUSSELL, MISSOURI SPORTS HALL OF FAME

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 12, 2013

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dale Russell on 
his induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
  Dale has seen success throughout his career, both on and off the 
basketball court. As a senior at Branson High School, he led the Pirate 
basketball team to a perfect 41-0 record, capped off by the 1955 Class 
B State Championship. He was named the tournament's Most Valuable 
Player.
  As a senior at Southwest Missouri State University, Dale and his 
teammates finished second in the National Division II Basketball 
Championship.
  Dale went on to coach basketball for 24 years in Southwest Missouri, 
including his last 13 at Branson High. In addition to impacting our 
district's young people on the court, he taught science, health, and 
physical education classes.
  The City of Branson, Branson High School, and the 7th District should 
be very proud of Dale's accomplishments. He truly represents us all in 
a positive manner.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating Dale, a phenomenal 
athlete, teacher, and coach on his impressive accomplishments.

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