[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E23]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING COACH CHRIS METZGER OF PINECREST HIGH SCHOOL U.S. 
                   CELLULAR 2018 MOST VALUABLE COACH

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 9, 2019

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Chris Metzger, 
the 2018 U.S. Cellular Most Valuable Coach from Pinecrest High School 
in North Carolina's Eighth Congressional District.
  Chris has served as the head football coach for the last 11 years and 
has had a tremendous impact on the football program and community. 
Pinecrest High School and the football program are pillars in the 
community that borders Fort Bragg. When he started, the program was 
struggling to compete and most students were not academically eligible 
to play. Today, the team has 84 wins and his players are successful on 
and off the field.
  Coach Metzger is a man of high character and sees the positive in 
people. He has instilled a sense of pride in his players and pushed 
them to be men of perseverance, hard work, and determination. He has 
encouraged them to recognize their blessings and give back to the 
community.
  U.S. Cellular awarded Coach Metzger and Pinecrest High School with a 
$50,000 school grant and a Samsung technology package for the school. 
Coach Metzger was nominated by people in the community and chosen by a 
panel of judges including Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb 
and WNBA All-Star Maya Moore.
  Madam Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Coach Chris 
Metzger on receiving the 2018 U.S. Cellular Most Valuable Coach Award.

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