[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 133 (Thursday, July 29, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E846]
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  IN RECOGNITION OF WILLIAM SEXTON ON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE LUZERNE 
                       COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 29, 2021

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor coach and 
Northeastern Pennsylvania native William Sexton. William will be 
inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame for his distinct 
coaching achievements in the sports of wrestling, baseball, and 
football. He and his fellow inductees will be honored at a reception on 
August 8, 2021.
  Each year, the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame honors those who 
have brought fame and recognition to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 
through their outstanding achievements and contributions in athletic 
endeavors.
  William is a graduate of North Pocono High School and Bloomsburg 
State College. He spent nearly four decades as a social studies teacher 
at Towanda Area High School, In 1978, he was named assistant coach of 
the school's wrestling team, and in 1980, he was promoted to head 
coach. Under his shrewd and capable leadership, the Black Knights had 
676 wins, 233 loses, and three ties. His legendary career varsity 
record makes him the winningest coach in PIAA District IV history and 
the second in Pennsylvania all-time history. He coached his wrestlers 
to eleven Northern Tier League Championships, fifteen PIAA District IV 
North Section Team Titles, four PIAA District IV Team Titles, and one 
Northeast Regional Title.
  Dedicated to helping young people reach their full potential in 
sport, William spent forty years, from 1978 to 2018, coaching the Black 
Knights baseball and football teams. As the head baseball coach, he 
lead the team to 549 wins, and throughout his coaching career, the 
teams won eleven Northern Tier League Titles and one District IV title.
  It is an honor to recognize William on his induction into the Luzerne 
County Sports Hall of Fame. May his story and coaching career serve as 
an inspiration to the next generation of Pennsylvania athletes striving 
for excellence.

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