[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 4, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E450]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING KRIS GLINTBORG FOR HIS INDUCTION INTO THE SPRINGFIELD 
                          SPORTS HALL OF FAME

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 4, 2017

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my former high 
school basketball coach, Kris Glintborg, for his well-deserved 
induction into the Springfield Sports Hall of Fame.
  Mr. Glintborg has enriched the lives of many students through his 36 
years as a teacher, coach and athletic director in our public schools. 
Throughout his career, Mr. Glintborg went above and beyond by taking on 
the responsibility of coaching both girls' basketball teams, in 
addition to boys' basketball and track, when funding for women's sports 
was limited, to ensure all students had equal opportunities to pursue 
their dreams in sports. In addition, his leadership and dedication to 
our community has also been demonstrated through his commitment to 
coaching youth sports and officiating basketball, football and 
volleyball outside of our schools. Mr. Glintborg is someone I am proud 
to call a mentor and coach, and I can personally attest to values of 
teamwork, perseverance and love of the game he instills in all of his 
students.
  Mr. Glintborg has been a truly influential individual in the lives of 
many young athletes in Springfield, including myself. Mr. Speaker, I 
would like to again formally congratulate Mr. Glintborg and thank him 
for all of his dedication and service to students.

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