[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 26, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H3964]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF HERSHELL WEST

  (Ms. LETLOW asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. LETLOW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and honor the 
remarkable life of Hershell West who has left an extraordinary impact 
on our community and an outstanding legacy across the State of 
Louisiana.
  Hershell is known as a role model across the State, most famously as 
one of Louisiana's great sports heroes, as a true legend in the world 
of college basketball.
  Hershell was a respected community leader across the State of 
Louisiana, serving as a mentor and teacher to generations of young 
Americans. Hershell is most notably known for his selfless spirit and 
his unique ability to inspire others to action.
  Throughout his career he displayed an unwavering commitment to 
bettering the lives of those around him. He had outstanding 
accomplishments as an athlete and coach, including Louisiana State AA 
Championship in 1959, the NAIA Championship in 1961, and elected as one 
of the first 25 members of Grambling Legends Sports Hall of Fame in 
2009.
  We remember and celebrate his extraordinary life, his skill, his 
honor, and his legacy.
  Mr. Speaker, today the House honors an outstanding Louisianan, 
Hershell West.

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