[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 172 (Wednesday, October 30, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H8607]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING GARDNER MINSHEW

  (Mr. GUEST asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GUEST. Madam Speaker, long before he captured the attention of 
football fans with his exemplary play and iconic 1970s style, Gardner 
Minshew inspired my hometown in Mississippi.
  I remember sitting in the stands, watching Gardner Minshew's first 
game when, as a freshman, he took over for the injured starting Brandon 
High School quarterback. I was among many who watched the young man 
grow and mature into a leader, both on and off the field.
  After four amazing seasons, Gardner left Brandon and found his way to 
Pullman, Washington, to play for Washington State University. At 
Washington State, Gardner showed composure in the face of adversity, 
overcame all doubts, led the Cougars to an 11-win season, and won the 
Johnny Unitas award as the Nation's top senior quarterback.
  Gardner has taken this same mentality to the NFL, where he now faces 
a similar challenge. Just like his first start in high school, when 
Gardner was asked to step up and play at the next level, Gardner was 
recently called on to lead the Jacksonville Jaguars. Again, Gardner 
overcame all doubts, and he has continued to excel, just as he did when 
I watched him on Friday nights a few short years ago.
  Madam Speaker, we know Gardner will keep representing our State and 
hometown well. Good luck, and go Jags.

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