[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 160 (Wednesday, September 16, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H4439]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE MEMORY OF CARLTON HASELRIG

  (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 honor 
the memory of an amazing Johnstown, Cambria County native, Carlton 
Haselrig.
  An incredibly accomplished athlete, Carlton excelled in both 
wrestling and football. In high school, he was an undefeated wrestler 
and State champion.
  At the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown, Haselrig became the most 
decorated wrestler in NCAA history, with a total of six NCAA national 
championships.
  In 1989, Haselrig was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers, despite 
never having played in a college football game.
  Haselrig returned home to coach football and wrestling at Greater 
Johnstown, his high school. He dedicated his time to the youth in his 
community, openly talking about his past struggles with addiction and 
mentoring hundreds.
  His wife said: ``He never wanted to be the star that he became. He 
just wanted to be Carlton Haselrig from Johnstown--a family man, a 
husband, and a dad.''
  Sadly, Haselrig passed away this summer. Even in death, Haselrig 
continues to give back, having donated his brain for chronic traumatic 
encephalopathy research.
  May God bless Carlton and his family.

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