[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 120 (Tuesday, June 30, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E591]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE LIFE OF PAUL LOGGAN

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                          HON. SUSAN W. BROOKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 30, 2020

  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life 
and legacy of Paul Loggan, a friend, a mentor, a teacher, a coach and a 
father-figure among his many roles at North Central High School in 
Indianapolis, where he worked for more than three decades. Paul was a 
tremendous leader in our community including his role in the athletics 
department when my children attended North Central High School. He was 
a constant presence for Indiana high school football and his dedication 
to Indiana students will be missed greatly. His impact on high school 
athletics was honored on the evening of April 13 when football stadiums 
across the state of Indiana turned on their lights in his memory.
  Paul Loggan was born on April 5, 1963, in Shelbyville, Indiana. He 
was an outstanding athlete at Rushville High School, where he graduated 
in 1981. Paul went on to the University of Indianapolis, where he was 
an All-American linebacker and team captain on the football team before 
graduating in 1985. He went on to receive his master's degree from Ball 
State University. In 2012 Paul was inducted into the University of 
Indianapolis Athletics Hall of Fame.
  Paul's love for sports did not end with playing sports. In addition 
to his time at Franklin Central and Roncalli, he spent over three 
decades at North Central as a teacher, coach, department chair, 
Assistant Athletic Director and in 2014 became the Athletic Director. 
He went on to become the President of the Indiana Football Coaches 
Association (IFCA) and stayed active in the IFCA even after his time as 
president was over. Paul spent over three decades as the game director 
for the North/South All-Star football game hosted by North Central. He 
was dedicated to students and athletes for a large part of his life.
  Though athletics were very important to him, Paul held something even 
closer, his family. It was often said that it was rare to see Paul out 
without at least one of his children. This is what truly defined Paul. 
He had three kids, sons Michael and Will and his daughter Sami. He was 
married to his wife Kathy for nearly twenty-nine years. Paul is also 
survived by his mother, Marjorie Loggan, brothers Ted (Gena) and Bo, 
sister Kelly, and several nieces and nephews. Hoosiers everywhere mourn 
the loss of this great man. Our community will forever be thankful for 
the contributions Paul made to students and athletes across the state 
of Indiana. On behalf of the Fifth District of Indiana, I send my 
thoughts and prayers to his family and friends during this difficult 
time.

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