[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 152 (Friday, December 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1841]
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                         HONORING WAYNE McCLAIN

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                          HON. ROBIN L. KELLY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 12, 2014

  Ms. KELLY of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following resolution 
honoring the life and career of University of Illinois Associate Head 
Basketball Coach Wayne McClain.
  Whereas, Over a 37 year career as a teacher, school administrator, 
and basketball coach at the high school and college level Wayne McClain 
touched the lives of countless players, students, and families; and
  Whereas, Wayne McClain led the Peoria Manual High School Rams to four 
straight AA State Championships from 1994 to 1997. with his 1997 squad 
being named National High School Champions; and
  Whereas, Wayne McClain was named the Illinois Basketball Coaches 
Association Coach of the Year in 1995, 1996, and 1997, and the National 
High School Coach of the Year in 1997; and
  Whereas, Wayne McClain coached for 11 years at the University of 
Illinois, first as an assistant coach, and then as associate head 
coach; and
  Whereas, Following a successful collegiate career, Wayne McClain 
returned to coach High School basketball last season at Champaign 
Central High School, seeing it as an opportunity to make a more 
meaningful and direct impact across his entire community; and
  Whereas, Wayne McClain passed away this Fall, and is survived by his 
wife Robin, his son and former player Sergio, a member of the state 
champion Rams and four year letterman for the Illini, his daughter 
Brindeshie, his grandson Sergio Jr., and his granddaughter Brindisi;
  Now, therefore, be it
  Resolved, by the House of Representatives of the United States of 
America, That the life and career of Wayne McClain be honored and 
remembered, and that he be recognized for his nearly four decades of 
service to student athletes across the state of Illinois.

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