[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 54 (Friday, April 19, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E504-E505]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  ACKNOWLEDGING COACH BOB SHAFFER'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE TRUCKEE HIGH 
                        SCHOOL FOOTBALL PROGRAM

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                          HON. TOM McCLINTOCK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 19, 2013

  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize High School 
Football Coach and legend Bob Shaffer for his tremendous contributions 
to the community of Truckee, the Truckee Football Program and the many 
players he has influenced over the years.
   Since taking over the head coaching position in 1995, Coach Shaffer 
has had an overall record of 170 to 32, becoming the 3rd most winning 
football coach in the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association 
history. Throughout his eighteen year career, Shaffer has led the 
Truckee High School Wolverines to win nine state titles, including 
back-to-back championships in the past four years.
   Shaffer has set a standard for excellence on and off the field and 
has been a role model for his players, teaching them that hard work and 
perseverance are part of being a champion. A former player describes 
Shaffer's ability ``to take many kids who didn't think they had what it 
takes to play football and make them believe they were champions.''

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   The success of his football program is not only shown in the number 
of wins, but also in the great team of coaches he has assembled. These 
coaches help instill in their players life-long skills for success with 
many graduating with high honors, playing college football, and 
becoming leaders in their communities.
   Shaffer will spend his retirement from coaching watching his two 
youngest sons' college athletics and continuing to teach Physical 
Education at Truckee High School.
   It is my privilege to rise today in recognition of Coach Shaffer's 
accomplishments in the continuation of the Truckee Football tradition.

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