[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 62 (Thursday, April 11, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E334-E335]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING STAN LYFORD'S 50 YEARS WITH PORTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL'S TRACK 
                                PROGRAM

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 11, 2024

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of Stan Lyford's more 
than fifty years of outstanding contributions to the Portsmouth High 
School Track Program. Since 1975, Stan has been a committed coach and 
mentor for the Portsmouth High School girls track and cross-country 
teams where he works to motivate his athletes to succeed not just on 
the track, but also in their academic and personal lives. With a 
lifelong passion for giving back to his community and ensuring that 
every student can succeed, Stan embodies the value of service above 
self and has had an immeasurable effect on strengthening the Portsmouth 
community.
  In addition to his profound impact on the Portsmouth High School 
Track Program, Stan was also a math teacher at Portsmouth High School 
where he worked to engage with students and equip them to reach their 
highest academic potential. Although he retired from teaching in 2007, 
his continued role as head coach showcases his lifelong commitment to 
his students.
  On behalf of New Hampshire's First District, I commend Stan for 
reaching this remarkable fifty-year milestone in his continued service 
to his community. The amount of trust placed in Stan for over half a 
century is a testament to his efficacy and compassion as a teacher, 
coach, and leader. I look forward to seeing what he will continue to 
achieve as he carries

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on his commitment to the Portsmouth Track Program.

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