[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 117 (Friday, July 12, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E913]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF COACH RICKY GRIFFIN

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 12, 2019

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
achievements of Ricky Griffin, an outstanding North Texas educator and 
coach. Coach Griffin, from Argyle High School, was one of eleven 
coaches in the United States named National Coach of the Year by the 
American Baseball Coaches Association.
  Coach Griffin guided the Argyle Eagles to their second consecutive 
Class 4-A title this season and posted a 77-1-1 record over the last 
two years. Under his direction, Argyle High School become the first 
school in Texas UIL history to follow up an undefeated state title 
season with another state championship. Argyle had two outstanding 
winning seasons: 37-0 in 2018 and 40-1-1 in 2019. Under Coach Griffin's 
leadership, the Eagles have a combined 130-10-2 record for the last 
four seasons--an unprecedented accomplishment. In this case, coaching 
is a family affair. Coach Griffin's son, Storm Griffin, recently joined 
his father on the Argyle coaching staff.
  In addition to his remarkable career as head coach of the Eagles 
baseball team, Coach Griffin also serves as the defensive backs coach 
for the Eagles football team. Notably, the Argyle football coaches have 
established a football program that dominates the Texas
4-A high school football scene. With one state title under their belt 
and ranking as one of the top football programs for the upcoming 
season, the Argyle Eagles and their fans should credit their coaches, 
including Ricky Griffin, for leading Argyle students to success.
  While Coach Griffin has compiled a long list of achievements, his 
professional mission goes beyond the field as he strives to develop his 
students into remarkable young men. Winning seasons, state 
championships, and national recognition have been the icing on the 
cake. For his efforts, Coach Griffin will be honored at the annual ABCA 
convention in January 2020 in Nashville, TN.
  It is my privilege to recognize Coach Ricky Griffin for leadership of 
the Argyle Eagles baseball team and our North Texas community, and I 
wish him continued success.

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