[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 27 (Monday, February 10, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1001]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-JOHNSTOWN WRESTLING COACH PAT 
                                 PECORA

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown wrestling coach, 
Pat Pecora, on his recent record-breaking meet.
  On Friday, February 7, Coach Pecora led the Panthers to victory with 
a 22-12 win over Mercyhurst. This win was Pecora's 617th, and it 
snapped nearly a five-decade-long record for most wins in college 
wrestling at any level or division. Pat Pecora has led his team to two 
Division II national championships over the years, as well as 22 NCAA 
regional titles.
  Coach Pecora's commitment to the sport has not gone unnoticed. He has 
been named Coach of the Year by the National Wrestling Coaches 
Association three times, most recently in 2019.
  Pennsylvania is a national leader in wrestling. It is a passion that 
is woven throughout the Commonwealth's history. Coach Pecora's 
leadership and coaching record at Pitt-Johnstown is one to be proud of.
  Congratulations, Coach, on this fantastic achievement.

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