[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 112 (Thursday, July 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1184]
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                       ACKNOWLEDGING KEITH HASKE

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                           HON. DAN BENISHEK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 17, 2014

  Mr. BENISHEK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of Keith Haske, a 
storied basketball coach and school administrator from Northern 
Michigan who has recently been diagnosed with throat cancer.
   Mr. Haske served as a head varsity boys' basketball coach in 
Northern Michigan since moving to the area in 1998. He initially 
coached at Charlevoix High School, where he compiled a tremendous 
record of 239 wins and just 78 losses. In these thirteen years he also 
amassed 10 district titles, 6 regional titles, 4 semi-final 
appearances, and 2 state runner-up titles. On top of that, he served as 
coach for the varsity girls program from 2004 to 2006, guiding them to 
a state title berth of their own.
   Following his time at Charlevoix, Keith became the varsity boys 
coach at Traverse City St. Francis where he continues to find success. 
He recently led the team to a state runner up title in 2012.
   It must be noted that as a coach Keith's impact transcends the wins 
and awards his teams have amassed over the years. The young women and 
men he has mentored over the years have looked to him for leadership 
and guidance, and his impact is seen all over the Northern Michigan 
community.
   As Mr. Haske moves forward on a path to recovery, I would also like 
to send a heartfelt ``thank you'' and best wishes on behalf of the 
citizens of Northern Michigan to the Haske family-- Barb, Ty, and 
Chelsey.

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