[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 181 (Friday, December 16, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1723]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING COACH TIM THORNTON

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 16, 2016

  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor Tim Thornton, Head 
Coach of Peoria High School football, for his outstanding season and 
recognition as Coach of the Year.
  Recently, Coach Thornton's football team won the Class 5A Illinois 
High School Association State Football Championship. In addition to 
this incredible accomplishment, Coach Thornton was honored with the 
title of Illinois Coach of the Year by Friday Night Football Magazine, 
and received Athletico's Coach of the Year Award.
  Since Coach Thornton began his tenure as head football coach of 
Peoria High School, the team has made remarkable strides. This season, 
Coach Thornton achieved a record of 13-1, the best in the school's 
history. However, their success did not stop there as the team also 
went on to win the Big 12 Conference Championship and the Illinois 
State Championship, another best for the school's football program.
  Coach Thornton has worked tirelessly with his players not only on the 
field, but also off, helping them to become valuable members of our 
community. As an extraordinary coach and mentor, Coach Thornton 
exemplifies what can be achieved through hard work and dedication. He 
is an invaluable member of our community and the 18th District, and I 
am honored to share the same hometown and values.
  Coach Thornton is an extraordinary role model for the youth in our 
community, and I look forward to the great accomplishments that he will 
achieve in the future. I congratulate him on not only a fantastic 
season, but also a most deserved recognition as Coach of the Year.

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