[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 98 (Wednesday, July 10, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1043]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING CHRIS LAHM'S 500TH CAREER VICTORY

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 10, 2013

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ozark Christian 
College Men's Basketball Coach Chris Lahm on his 500th career victory.
  Chris achieved his 500th win after a 78-68 victory over Hillsdale 
Baptist in the Association of Christian College Athletics Tournament 
3rd place game. Not only did Chris lead his team to 3rd place in this 
tournament, Chris and his team finished another tremendous season with 
a 3rd place finish in the 2013 National Christian College Athletic 
Association (NCCAA) Division II National Tournament, as well. With 
these accomplishments, Chris was named the 2013 NCCAA Division II 
Southwest Regional Basketball Coach of the Year.
  Chris' 27-year career as head basketball coach at both Nebraska 
Christian College and Ozark Christian College translates to thousands 
of hours of practice, games, and travel in addition to the hundreds of 
players he has helped throughout his time serving as head coach and 
mentor.
  Through his hard work and dedication, Chris has left a positive 
impact at Ozark Christian College and the community. Chris should be 
proud of his accomplishments in recruiting, coaching, and guiding a 
phenomenal group of young men throughout the past 27 years. I commend 
him on a job well done.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in congratulating Ozark Christian 
College Men's Basketball Coach Chris Lahm on his 500th career victory.

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