[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 141 (Friday, August 6, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E874-E875]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. ROBERT WARD

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 6, 2021

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to recognize and celebrate 
the life of Dr. Robert ``Bob'' Ward. Born on July 4, 1933 to Al and 
Lovera Ward in Huntington, California, Bob was one of six children. He 
would later graduate from Burbank High School, a school where he would 
develop his athleticism and deep faith, two traits that would become 
among his greatest attributes.
  Bob would go on to Whitworth University, earning All-Conference 
honors in both football and track and field while furthering his 
academic pursuits. Bob would later serve his country as a member of the 
United States Marine Corps, during which time he was on active duty at 
Quantico and Camp Pendleton.

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  While in the service, Bob would many Joyce Ross, his lifelong 
partner. Following his time in the military, Bob would earn his 
master's degree at the University of Washington and would begin his 
impressive teaching and coaching career at both the high school and 
collegiate levels. Under his leadership, the Fullerton College track 
team would earn five conference titles and a state championship, 
leading to Ward's induction into the College's Coaching Hall of Fame.
  Always the learner, Bob would seek out new and innovative techniques 
to push his athletes to the next level. His constant quest for 
knowledge would lead him to Indiana University, where he earned his 
Doctorate in Biomechanics. This drive would soon be noticed by the 
Dallas Cowboys, where over the next 14 years he would become one of the 
most respected and celebrated strength coaches in the NFL during the 
notable Landry years.
  Continuing his lifelong love of athletic competition, Dr. Ward 
competed in various Masters Track and Field competitions well into his 
80s, earning world records in the 70-74 age group in weightlifting and 
various pentathlon weight events in track. Bob would co-author several 
books on sports training and a book on his life journey, Building the 
Perfect Star.
  While Bob's professional achievements include an awe-inspiring list 
of accolades, his greatest achievement was his family. Bob was blessed 
with two daughters, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, as 
well as a lifetime of partnership with his wife, Joyce.
  Now as we recognize Dr. Bob Ward, I ask my colleagues in the House of 
Representatives to join me in honoring his rich life and legacy.

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