[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 155 (Thursday, October 22, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1512-E1513]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF PHIL RATLIFF

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 22, 2015

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of 
Phil Ratliff who passed away unexpectedly on August 9, 2015, after 
suffering a cardiac event. We send our prayers and sincerest 
condolences to his wife, Jenni, and their two children, Haley and 
Dylan.
   Coach Ratliff dedicated his life to inspiring young student athletes 
through the game of football. After an impressive collegiate career, 
twice being named to the nation's All-American team, Coach Ratliff 
passed along his understanding of the game of football and 
inspirational outlook on life as an assistant coach at his alma mater, 
Marshall University, and then at James Madison University.
   Coach Ratliff later joined the new football program at the 
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, my alma mater, as the 
program's Offensive Line Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. Under his 
leadership, the Charlotte 49ers' offense averaged more than 484 yards 
per game last season. A beloved father, husband, friend, and coach, he 
will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

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   Mr. Speaker, please join me today in commemorating the life of Coach 
Phil Ratliff for his service to the student athletes of Marshall 
University, James Madison University, and the University of North 
Carolina at Charlotte; in addition to the countless lives he impacted 
in his community.

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