[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 110 (Friday, July 8, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1065]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





        CELEBRATING COACH DAVE BAILEY'S LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENTS

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, July 8, 2016

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Coach Dave 
Bailey on his recent induction to the Bedford County, Pennsylvania 
Sports Hall of Fame.
   Coach Bailey took the struggling Tussey Mountain High School boys 
basketball program and turned it into a 42-year dominating force. With 
Bailey at the reigns, the Tussey Mountain Titans had an incredible 
winning record of 753-328. Over this period of time, his teams 
qualified for district playoffs 36 times, played in the district finals 
21 times, and captured nine district titles. The Titans did not lose a 
game on their home court in Saxton for 55 consecutive games, stretching 
from 2006 through 2011, which rightfully resulted in their gymnasium 
being nicknamed ``The Terror Dome.''
   Coach Bailey was without a doubt a staple in the Saxton community, 
as over 600 high school athletes have played for Tussey Mountain under 
his direction, and 17 of these players achieved 1,000 point careers. 
When Bailey was not coaching basketball, he also coached track and 
field and golf for Tussey Mountain, further impacting the lives of more 
student athletes. Retired now, he has a little more time to spend time 
with his wife and children. He enjoys golfing, all sports, and 
naturally giving advice to the boys basketball program.
   Today I am honored to recognize Dave Bailey for his exceptional 
coaching career and his many accomplishments. His impact on the 
community has been too great to put into words, and he has represented 
Central Pennsylvania and Bedford County with great distinction.

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