[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 201 (Friday, December 23, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H10060]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            REMEMBERING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF FRANCO HARRIS

  (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. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember 
the life and legacy of Franco Harris, an iconic Steelers and Penn State 
football running back.
  The Hall of Fame running back who was known for the ``Immaculate 
Reception,'' considered the most iconic play in NFL history 50 years 
ago today, passed away at the age of 72 this week.
  Before the infamous play, Franco was a proud Nittany Lion. During his 
time donning blue and white, Harris helped lead Penn State to a 29-4 
record from 1969 to 1971. Harris is among Penn State's top 20 rushers 
in program history with 2,002 career yards and 24 touchdowns.
  Franco not only impacted the game of football, but he also affected 
the lives of many, many people in profoundly positive ways.
  Following his retirement from the NFL, Harris returned to Pittsburgh, 
opened a bakery, and became heavily involved in several charities, 
including serving as chairman of The Pittsburgh Promise which provides 
college scholarship opportunities for Pittsburgh public school 
students.
  Franco is survived by his loving wife, Dana Dokmanovich, and his son, 
Dok. My prayers and thoughts are with Dana, Dok, and Franco's friends.

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