[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 11, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF W. BROOKE YEAGER III ON HIS INDUCTION TO THE 
                    PENNSYLVANIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 11, 2019

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor former 
Northeastern Pennsylvania athlete W. Brooke Yeager. Brooke was inducted 
into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame at their annual dinner on 
August 11, 2019 for his outstanding achievements in the sport of 
wrestling.
  Each year, the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame honors those who 
have brought fame and recognition to the state of Pennsylvania through 
their outstanding achievements and contributions in athletic endeavors.
  During his four years at E.L. Meyers High School, Brooke was a three-
time Wilkes-Barre City Champion. In 1958, Brooke was named a District 2 
Champion. After attending Meyers High School, Brooke continued his 
education and his dominance on the wrestling mat at Wyoming Seminary, 
where he was the 1959 National Prep School Champion. Brooke went on to 
study at Wilkes University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 
secondary education while also competing on the school's wrestling 
team. During his years at Wilkes, Brooke won the Middle Atlantic 
Conference Tournament and was the recipient of the Outstanding Wrestler 
Award in 1961. In 1964, Brooke earned second place in the Small College 
Nations Tournament. Following college, Brooke went on to wrestle with 
the New York Athletic Club Wrestling Team from 1964 to 1978, earning 
multiple Freestyle and Greco-Roman titles.
  Not only was Brooke a superb athlete, he was also an exceptional 
wrestling coach. While at Luzerne County Community College, Brooke 
coached Joel Kislin, a National Junior College Heavyweight Champion. 
Brooke also served as an assistant coach from 1972 to 1978 at Wilkes 
College, winning the Small College National Championship in 1974.
  Brooke has continued to bring his expertise to his local community. 
He served as a high school wrestling official for the Pennsylvania 
Interscholastic Athletic Association for 37 years and as an Eastern 
Intercollegiate Wresting Association college official for more than 28 
years. For more than 25 years, Brooke and his wife, Libby, have 
volunteered with the wrestling portion of the Keystone State Games. 
Beyond wrestling, Brooke has worked with Luzerne County Community 
College, teaching general biology since 1968. Additionally, for more 
than 20 years, Brooke was also an adjunct faculty member at Penn State 
University Wilkes-Barre. In his community, Brooke served on numerous 
boards and is a current member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in 
Wilkes-Barre.
  It is an honor to recognize Brooke on his induction to the Luzerne 
County Sports Hall of Fame. May his tremendous athletic career and 
service to the community be a source of inspiration to future athletes 
in Pennsylvania.

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