[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 89 (Wednesday, May 22, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E543]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING PETE BOUDREAUX

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                           HON. GARRET GRAVES

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 2024

  Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a man 
who selflessly served his alma mater for more than 50 years. Coach Pete 
Boudreaux, Catholic High School track coach, teacher, guidance 
counselor, and legend, is a member of the Catholic High School Class of 
1959. After a stint in the Army and an SEC Championship-worthy track 
career at LSU, Coach Boudreaux returned to his alma mater to begin his 
service career. Over his career, Coach Boudreaux brought home 52 state 
championships between cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track. 
He is the first man to be inducted into both the Catholic High School 
and St. Joseph's Academy High School Athletic Halls of Fame and is also 
a member of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.
  Beyond his legendary coaching career, Coach Boudreaux is a man who 
passionately worked to get the most out of his students. Some of the 
constants in Coach Boudreaux's approach are to work to prepare his 
students for the future and mold them into good people. Coach 
Boudreaux's ability to evolve and contribute to the lives of young men 
over the course of generations is unparalleled, and Catholic High has 
been fortunate to have such a dedicated teacher, guidance counselor, 
and coach. As a former sprinter under ``Coach Boo,'' I join thousands 
of Catholic High graduates in wishing him a huge congratulations on his 
retirement and go Bears.

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