[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 51 (Friday, March 22, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E280]
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                 RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF MARC MOTLEY

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 22, 2024

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of Carroll County 
High School Girls Head Basketball Coach Marc Motley. Coach Motley is 
stepping down from his head coaching position after two decades.
  Coach Motley graduated with a BS from Radford University in 1996. He 
is a Physical Education and Driver Education instructor at Carroll 
County High School.
  Coach Motley amassed a win total of 433 victories in his twenty-two 
seasons with the Carroll County Cavaliers, winning more than 76 percent 
of his contests during that timeframe.
  In addition to coaching in thirteen state tournaments, Coach Motley 
led the Cavs to back-to-back Class 3 state championships in 2022 and 
2023. During those championship-winning seasons, Coach Motley recorded 
a 52-3 record. For these accomplishments, he was recognized both 
seasons as the Class 3 Girls Basketball State Coach of the Year.
  He has developed countless players, putting some in positions to take 
their athletic talents to collegiate institutions.
  Coach Motley has fostered relationships with many of his fellow 
teachers, students and parents. Former players routinely return to 
Carroll County to celebrate Coach Motley's milestones and 
accomplishments.
  While Coach Motley's accolades are significant, it is important to 
recognize his sacrifices. The number of hours required of a head coach 
of any high school program is great. The job pulls one away from other 
important engagements and restricts time away from loved ones and 
friends.
  Congratulations to Coach Motley on a job well done. Under his 
leadership, Carroll County has been put on the map for high school 
basketball. I know that his colleagues and students greatly appreciate 
his dedication to the educational and athletic progress of his players. 
Coach Motley's impact on Cavalier basketball is to be commended.

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