[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 57 (Tuesday, April 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E546]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING COACH KEVIN SCHLAGEL UPON HIS 40-YEAR ASSOCIATION WITH ST. 
                 CLOUD STATE'S MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAM

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 8, 2014

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Coach Kevin 
Schlagel of St. Cloud, Minnesota, upon his retirement after 40 years of 
service to the St. Cloud State University Men's Basketball Program.
  Kevin Schlagel's dedication to Huskies basketball began when he was a 
player from 1972-1976 and helped bring home the Northern 
Intercollegiate Conference title his senior year. After 18 seasons as 
their top assistant coach, he was named the head coach of the Huskies 
during the 1997-1998 season. Under Coach Schlagel's leadership the 
Huskies earned a selection in the NCAA tournament eight times, and won 
the NCC Wells Fargo Finals Tournament twice, the NSIC Sanford Health 
Tournament twice, and the North Central Conference regular season title 
once.
  In the Huskies' most prolific season ever, 2009-2010, they won a 
school record 29 games and made it to the NCAA Division II Final Four. 
After 17 years as the head coach, Kevin Schlagel is the winningest 
Men's Basketball coach in Huskies history with an overall record of 
321-149.
  Coach Schlagel is a great example of the important role that coaches 
play in our communities. He has been a true leader to young people, 
helping them develop skills that will enable them to be successful long 
after their last game.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask this body to join me in honoring Coach Kevin 
Schlagel upon his successful career at St. Cloud State University.

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