[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 149 (Saturday, August 22, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E785]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING COACH STEELE KERRIDEN ``KERRY'' CROSWHITE

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                           HON. GREG STANTON

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Saturday, August 22, 2020

  Mr. STANTON. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of 
Coach Steele Kerriden ``Kerry'' Croswhite, who passed away Tuesday, 
July 21, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19 at the age of 61. For 
17 years Coach Croswhite served Chandler High School as a social 
studies teacher, head coach for the school's swim and dive team, and 
assistant coach for the softball program--a true pillar of excellence 
for the school's academic and athletic programs, and an inspiration for 
the thousands of students who had the great privilege to learn from 
him. A beloved member of the Chandler community, Coach Croswhite 
embodied a steadfast dedication to public education, Chandler High 
School, and service to others.
  Coach Croswhite's impact resonated throughout the entire Chandler 
High community. He was always ready with a word of encouragement and 
empathetic ear, and he emanated pride and joy when celebrating his 
students and his school. Not only an inspirational teacher and coach, 
Coach Croswhite was known across campus for the bagpipes he played at 
school events, swim meets, football games, and at the school's annual 
Unity Assembly, where he donned a kilt in proud celebration of his 
ancestry.
  He was a selfless leader who devoted his career--without fanfare or 
in pursuit of recognition--to the students he taught and coached at 
Chandler High. As the head swim and dive coach, Coach Croswhite spent 
countless hours training and mentoring the athletes he worked with 
every day. Coach Croswhite always went out of his way to help others--
even jumping into action without hesitation to save the life of one of 
his students after she suffered a seizure in the pool. Because of his 
leadership and example, countless students have learned the value of 
camaraderie, perseverance and teamwork.
  Conch Croswhite's wife, Laurie, shared that at the time of his 
passing, he was listening to the song ``These Are the Days'' by Van 
Morrison. In celebration of his life and legacy, may we think of him 
each time we hear this song in the future. We join his family in grief 
and gratitude, thankful that we bore witness to the impact he had on 
the entire Chandler High community. His legacy will be remembered for 
generations of students, teachers, and faculty to come.
  Thank you to Coach Croswhite, and Godspeed.

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