[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 131 (Friday, August 3, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1119]
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                       RETIREMENT OF LEROY MARSH

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 3, 2018

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great admiration and respect 
that I stand before you today to honor Mr. Leroy Marsh for his 
outstanding coaching career and to wish him well upon his retirement 
from his position as the head coach of the Munster High School football 
team. Leroy's outstanding forty-five year career was driven by his 
dedication to making a difference in the lives of his students and 
athletes by building character and setting a good example. Coach Marsh 
deserves the utmost praise for his lifetime of devotion to the youth of 
his community as a coach, educator, and leader.
  Leroy Marsh grew up in Northwest Indiana and graduated from East 
Chicago Roosevelt High School in 1986. He went on to further his 
education, earning a bachelor's degree from Augustana College in 1972 
and then a master's degree from Purdue University Calumet in Hammond. 
Following college, Leroy became an educator and defensive coordinator 
at Munster High School, and in 1980, he was offered the head coaching 
position. Coach Marsh has had a noteworthy career, leading his team to 
five sectional titles, one regional title, and nine conference titles. 
He leaves the program with an impressive 228-166 record. In addition, 
he coached fifty-nine first: team all-state players and was inducted 
into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame. For his remarkable career, 
Leroy was named ``coach of the year'' several times by the Indiana 
Football Coaches Association. During his forty-five years of coaching 
at Munster, Coach Marsh has served as a tremendous inspiration to 
numerous students and athletes, and he is worthy of the highest praise.
  In addition to coaching, Leroy's philanthropic efforts throughout 
Northwest Indiana have been a great source of pride. Among his numerous 
charitable endeavors, Mr. Marsh started the Mustang Toy Roundup, in 
which the football team helps to collect money for underprivileged 
children during the Christmas season. Additionally, in honor of their 
son, Ryan, who tragically passed away, Leroy and his wife, Jamie, 
created the Ryan Marsh Foundation. The organization helps send children 
with disabilities to Camp Riley in Indianapolis, an outstanding 
organization that allows these children to experience and attend summer 
camp. As you can see, Leroy Marsh is kind and giving and often puts 
others' needs before his own.
  Mr. Marsh's dedication to his community is exceeded only by his 
devotion to his loving family. His wife, Jamie, runs the press box for 
football games, while his son, Chris, is a volunteer assistant on the 
field. In addition, his grandson, Patrick, is an offensive lineman for 
Wabash College. Football is a passion shared by the Marsh family.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in commending Mr. Leroy Marsh for his outstanding career and 
his lifetime of mentorship to Munster's youth. His impact will be felt 
for years to come through his countless selfless acts. I wish Leroy 
well on his retirement and thank him for his lifelong dedication to our 
community. For his many contributions, he is worthy of our highest 
gratitude and appreciation.

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