[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 159 (Wednesday, October 4, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1320]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         RECOGNIZING LINDA OXBY

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 4, 2017

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to recognize Linda 
Oxby, a longtime educator, coach, and mentor.
  Ms. Oxby first found her love for coaching volleyball at Coal City 
High School where she spent her first five years in education. 
Eventually she moved to Edwards County High School in Albion, IL, where 
she taught and was an administrator for 28 years as well as coached 
their volleyball team for 19 years. During her coaching career at ECHS, 
she amassed 633 victories and 5 trips to the IHSA State Volleyball 
Tournament. And in 2012, Edwards County High School renamed their gym 
to the ``Linda Oxby Gymnasium'' in her honor.
  In 2011, Ms. Oxby was diagnosed with cancer, but remained dedicated 
to her community, school, and team as she continued to coach volleyball 
through her treatments. On September 28th, Linda Oxby passed away after 
a 6-year battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, 
respect, and service. While Linda Oxby experienced phenomenal success 
on the court, her number of victories is unparalleled to the number of 
lives she impacted as a coach, teacher, colleague, and friend.
  I send my most heartfelt condolences to Linda Oxby's family, friends, 
and to the entire Edwards County School District. She will be missed 
dearly by all of those she has touched.

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