[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 17 (Wednesday, January 29, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E138]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO KATHY SNYDER

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                            HON. JON RUNYAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 29, 2014

  Mr. RUNYAN. Mr. Speaker, I stand here today deeply saddened by the 
recent news of the passing of Kathy Snyder, a long-time teacher and 
coach at Southern Regional High School in Manahawkin, New Jersey. Kathy 
devoted her entire professional life to the students of Southern 
Regional, and was beloved by everyone throughout the community.
  Kathy, a breast cancer survivor, began teaching physical education at 
Southern Regional in 1977 and coached both the girl's varsity 
basketball and field hockey teams. Before she passed away, Kathy was in 
the midst of her 35th season coaching the girl's basketball team, and 
had hit the 500-win milestone in 2010. On the field hockey field, 
Snyder won more than 300 games and was named The Press Coach of the 
Year in 2011.
  Kathy was a resilient, competitive coach who fought for women's 
equality in sports, and it was she who helped pave the way for the 
thousands of female athletes who competed in the Shore Conference. 
Kathy's colleagues, students and athletes loved and respected her as a 
coach, role model, and friend.
  Mrs. Snyder was a legend at Southern Regional High School and my 
thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. Kathy is 
survived by her husband Ken, three children--Brandon, Erin and Morgan, 
and granddaughter, Waverly. This is a devastating loss for the Southern 
Regional community.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in remembering the 
amazing life and legacy of Mrs. Kathy Snyder.

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