[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 161 (Friday, October 11, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1274-E1275]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING NBA CHAMPION TERRY DUEROD

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                           HON. RASHIDA TLAIB

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 11, 2019

  Ms. TLAIB. Madam Speaker, I rise today in tribute to Terry Duerod, 
former NBA champion and former Detroit Fire Fighter, a native of the 
city of Highland Park, Michigan.
  Mr. Duerod began his sports career when he joined Highland Park High 
School's basketball team. He excelled at the sport and brought athletic 
prestige to the program by leading the team to the 1975 state 
championships. Mr. Duerod continued to play basketball after high 
school at University of Detroit before moving on to a career in 
professional basketball, first playing for the Detroit Pistons and the 
Dallas Mavericks before finally landing a spot on the Boston Celtics. 
As a Boston Celtic, Mr. Duerod was voted a fan favorite and earned a 
championship ring in the 1981 National Basketball Association Finals. 
For his efforts and outstanding performance, he was inducted into the 
University of Detroit's Hall of Fame and has only continued to serve 
his community. Following his athletic career, Mr. Duerod switched gears 
to public service and has worked tirelessly as a Detroit firefighter, 
where he continued to play basketball with the Detroit Fire 
Department's team. Since retiring, he still finds time to impact the 
lives of others through basketball.
  Throughout his life, Mr. Duerod has represented the cities of 
Highland Park and Detroit with astounding spirit, serving as an 
inspiration to others. Please join me in recognizing Terry Duerod.

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