[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 162 (Monday, September 20, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H4546]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE LIVES OF COACH GUY THOMAS AND COACH MARK McGARITY

  (Mr. DONALDS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DONALDS. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the lives of Coach Guy 
Thomas and Coach Mark McGarity, two beloved track and field coaches of 
the Southwest Florida community who both passed away on July 13 of this 
year.
  Coach Guy Thomas tragically passed away after being hospitalized in 
critical condition after contracting COVID-19. A track and field coach 
at Dunbar High School, Mr. Thomas dedicated his life to training and 
mentoring our young athletes on the field. A highly respected coach, 
Mr. Thomas led his team to numerous Lee County Athletic Conference wins 
and coached multiple State champions.
  Retired Coach Mark McGarity also lost his life to a battle with 
cancer. Mr. McGarity served the Collier County community as a coach and 
teacher for 38 years, and for 15 years served as the cross country and 
track coach at Lely High School.
  I am proud that the State of Florida has access to such esteemed and 
beloved educators that allow our youth to flourish, both in the 
classroom and on the field.
  As the Representative for Florida's 19th Congressional District, it 
is my honor to stand here today celebrating the lives of two Americans 
who dedicated themselves to bettering our youth and serving as role 
models to the Southwest Florida community.

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