[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 69 (Thursday, May 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E712]
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                   RECOGNIZING COACH FRED PENNINGTON

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                          HON. DANIEL WEBSTER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2014

  Mr. WEBSTER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize 
Coach Fred Pennington of Evans High School. Coach Pennington began his 
coaching career at Evans in 1959 as the school's junior varsity 
basketball coach. His leadership was immediately evident, and after 
becoming the school's varsity basketball coach, his first varsity team 
won 20 games in the 1961-1962 season. Coach Pennington's 1968 team was 
state runner-up, and in 1975, he led the Trojan team to victory in the 
state championship. One of his players, Darryl Dawkins, became the 
first player drafted directly out of high school into the NBA.
   While we celebrate Coach Pennington's public successes, the 
unwritten story of his influence is his undoubted impact on young 
people's lives. He inspired young people to meet high standards, to 
function as part of a team, and to achieve set goals. In the process, 
he gave them important tools with which they could improve their lives 
and the lives of others.
   Throughout his career, Coach Pennington has demonstrated outstanding 
leadership on and off the court. It is my distinct honor to recognize 
Coach Pennington for his dedication to the students and athletes of 
Central Florida.

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