[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 55 (Thursday, April 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E402]
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                       TRIBUTE TO SHAWN THOMPSON

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 5, 2018

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Shawn Thompson of Sidney, Iowa for receiving the 2017 Iowa 
Football Coaches Association John Taft Memorial Junior High Award. 
Shawn is the junior high football coach at Sidney High School in 
Sidney, Iowa.
  Shawn was nominated by Sidney High School Head Coach Donnie Sears. 
Coach Sears said, ``Shawn had four undefeated seasons and four 
additional seasons with just one loss. But, his impact goes far beyond 
the field.'' Shawn goes above and beyond to help his struggling 
students; he arrives very early in the morning at school to tutor them 
and help them set up appointments with other teachers to help with 
their studies. Shawn said, ``I was shocked when I found out and 
wondered, why me? My biggest thought was and still is, why am I being 
rewarded for doing something I love to do. Coaching is very rewarding 
to me.''
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Shawn for receiving this 
outstanding award. He is a shining example of how hard work and 
dedication can affect the future of our youth. I ask that my colleagues 
in the United States House of Representatives join me in congratulating 
Shawn and in wishing him nothing but continued success in all his 
future endeavors.

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