[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E78]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING GREG POHLMAN ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE ILLINOIS HIGH 
                  SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2019

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Greg Pohlman, 
who is being inducted into the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches 
Association Hall of Fame. Mr. Pohlman served Carrollton Community High 
School for 40 years as a coach, teacher and athletic director.
  Mr. Pohlman retired from his post as the baseball coach at Carrollton 
in 2016 after a long, successful career where he tallied up over 500 
career wins. Under his leadership, the Carrollton Hawks went on to win 
the 2011 Illinois High School Association Class 1A State Championship 
following a 31 win season. This championship season gave Mr. Pohlman 
the record for most wins in a single season and is an outstanding 
coaching achievement. Mr. Pohlman's accomplishments demonstrate not 
only his extensive knowledge of the game, but also his commitment to 
the students he coached. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Pohlman rightfully 
earned a reputation of being a great role model to young student 
athletes and someone who truly gave his all to allow students to 
compete and learn to the best of their abilities. However, his impact 
went beyond the sports he coached--throughout all of his years as a 
teacher and coach, he tried to instill in his students and athletes the 
importance of being productive members of our society. Mr. Pohlman is 
an exceptional leader in our community and it is fitting that his years 
of service are being recognized in this way.
  It is because of dedicated leaders such as Greg Pohlman that I am 
especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Madam 
Speaker, I would like to again formally congratulate Greg Pohlman on 
his well-earned induction into the Baseball Coaches' Hall of Fame and 
thank him for all of his service to the community.

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