[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E716-E717]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MICHAEL ``MOUSE'' MALLIGAN

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 21, 2026

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to mourn the loss of 
Michael ``Mouse'' Malligan, and celebrate his impactful life, which 
touched so many.
  Michael was a proud Penn State employee for 35 years. He was also a 
devoted fan of Penn State and Pittsburgh sports, and never missed a 
chance to follow local teams.
  Michael's greatest impact on the community came through coaching. As 
early as age 19, Michael demonstrated a passion for coaching. The 
desire to mentor and impart his knowledge of sport carried through the 
playing years of his three sons.
  Over the years, Michael touched the lives of countless young athletes 
as a coach in parochial league basketball, Little League, and 
Federation baseball. Like so many others in our community, I was 
fortunate to have ``Mouse'' as both a coach and a mentor during my 
youth.
  As a husband, father, grandfather, coach, and friend, Michael will be 
remembered for the love and dedication that he poured into everyone 
around him.
  As we pause to remember Michael's immeasurable impact and influence, 
we also keep his wife of 47 years, Mary, and all his family in our 
prayers.

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  Please join me in honoring the life of Michael, lovingly known as 
Mouse. While we will miss him, our lives are better for having known 
him.

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