[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 94 (Monday, June 3, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H3570]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF PHIL GEORGE

  (Mr. PFLUGER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PFLUGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to wish Mr. Phil George, a 
distinguished veteran and legendary coach from San Angelo, Texas, a 
happy 100th birthday today, and I believe that he may be watching right 
now.
  Phil George is a legend in San Angelo, Texas, a veteran of both World 
War II and Vietnam, where he spent years of service as an incredibly 
talented pilot. When our Nation called, he answered, multiple times.
  I cannot overstate the sacrifices he made, both professionally and 
personally, by putting his career as a basketball coach on hold and 
leaving his loving wife and children while he answered the Nation's 
call to serve in World War II and Vietnam.
  His stories are incredible, his faith in God palpable, and his love 
for his late wife and family inspiring. In addition to his record of 
service to our Nation, Mr. George has an incredible record as a 
basketball coach and athletic director at Angelo State University.
  Mr. Speaker, when one thinks about the Greatest Generation, we think 
about Mr. Phil George.
  Mr. George, happy birthday today.

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