[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 214 (Thursday, December 18, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H6028]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             REMEMBERING WEST ORANGE-STARK COACH DAN HOOKS

  (Mr. WEBER of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WEBER of Texas. Madam Speaker, today we remember Coach Dan Hooks, 
a legend in Texas high school football and a man who just meant so much 
more to his community than just wins and trophies.
  For nearly 30 years at West Orange-Stark High School, Coach Hooks 
showed up every single day for his players. He pushed them. He believed 
in them. He held them to a higher standard.
  Yes, there were championships and unforgettable Friday night lights. 
What really mattered happened beyond the scoreboard: the lessons about 
teamwork, discipline, and doing things the right way.
  Coach Hooks wasn't just preparing young men for football games. He 
was preparing them for life. Long after the cheers faded and the 
stadium lights went dark, those lessons stayed with them and carried on 
for generations to come.
  Madam Speaker, his influence reached far beyond the field. It is why 
this community will always carry his name with pride. Coach Dan Hooks 
built men, built a program, and built a legacy that will live on in 
West Orange for generations.

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