[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                     PAYING TRIBUTE TO RUSTY CRICK

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2001

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
congratulate Rusty Crick for his outstanding accomplishments at Mesa 
State College in Grand Junction, CO--a prestigious college in my 
District. Rusty has recently reached the impressive total of five 
hundred wins as the head volleyball team coach. He has coached the 
Mavericks for over twenty years and his accomplishment is testimony to 
his fine coaching abilities.
  Rusty began playing volleyball while serving in the Air Force. After 
playing for several years, he moved on to coaching the base's men's and 
women's teams. In 1976, Rusty moved to Grand Junction, Colorado where 
he was stationed as an Air force recruiter. It was then that Rusty 
began coaching the Mesa State women's volleyball team. In 1982, he was 
promoted to the coveted head coach position, a title he has held since 
that time.
  His accomplishments as coach are impressive. He has amassed eight 
RMAC championships, is second in overall victories for Colorado college 
volleyball coaches, and the team is ninth in overall state victories. 
His latest goal is for the sport of college volleyball is to obtain 
similar national recognition that other popular sports enjoy in the 
country.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege to recognize Rusty Crick and 
congratulate him on his accomplishments. His dedication to Mesa State 
and the sport of volleyball has brought great credit to himself, Mesa 
State, and the community of Grand Junction. Keep up the good work Rusty 
and we look forward to watching the Mavericks in another winning 
season.

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