[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 20 (Monday, February 6, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E147]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING RAND ROWLAND

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 6, 2017

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
hard work of a Georgia Tech basketball player. Rand Rowland started on 
the team as a walk-on, but recently received a scholarship to play 
basketball for his final semester.
  Rand arrived at Georgia Tech from White County High School in 
Northeast Georgia in 2013, and spent most of his college career as a 
practice player with the Yellow Jackets. Recognized by head coach Josh 
Pastner as a ``phenomenal young man,'' Rand worked constantly with the 
team to improve its overall performance in any way that he could--even 
as a practice partner. His commitment to the team did not go unnoticed.
  Assistant coach Eric Reveno said in regards to the decision to award 
Rand the scholarship, ``What we do as basketball coaches isn't always 
fair, the right guys don't get rewarded all the time, it's nice when 
the right things do happen.''
  Rand earned his business degree in December, and is now beginning a 
second degree in the School of History and Sociology, hoping to become 
a college basketball coach himself, one day.
  Currently, Rand's main focus is working on the scouting team. During 
his college career, he has played in nine games, for a total of 19 
minutes, and he's still working to score his first career points for 
the Jackets. On and off the court, Rand has been made a valuable asset 
to his team. I congratulate Rand on receiving this scholarship at 
Georgia Tech, which he has said encourages him to follow his dreams and 
become a coach.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the diligence and dedication 
this young man has shown to his team and to his dream. Rand is a role 
model for fellow students and team members, and a source of pride for 
Northeast Georgia.

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