[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 161 (Friday, September 28, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1348]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING COACH AL LESLIE

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                            HON. TIM WALBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 28, 2018

  Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Coach Al Leslie 
of Saline, Michigan who was recently named the ALL-USA Boys Track and 
Field Coach of the Year.
  AI has been a track coach for 17 years--the last 12 of which have 
been at Saline High School, home of the Hornets.
  This past season, the Boy's Track Team won their 8th straight 
conference championship, their 8th consecutive regional title, and 
placed third at the state championship. Later, at a national 
competition, the Hornets won the 800 and 1600 medley relays.
  Coach Leslie's commitment to excellence, as well as the unity and 
team spirit that he seeks to promote, has created a winning formula at 
Saline.
  In fact, his favorite quote, attributed to Bo Schembechler, is ``The 
team, the team, the team.''
  In addition to his success as a track coach, Al is also a beloved 
assistant football coach at Saline, where he currently teaches 8th 
grade history.
  Once again, I wish to congratulate Coach Leslie on this impressive 
achievement. The investment he makes in the lives of young people, both 
on and off the field, will impact our community for years to come.

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