[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 14919-14920]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      PAYING TRIBUTE TO JACK SMITH

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 7, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to rise and recognize the 
dedication of Jack Smith of Rifle, Colorado to our youth as a teacher 
and coach at Rifle High School over the past forty-five years. Jack has 
been instrumental in shaping the lives of student-athletes in his 
community. I am honored to recognize his accomplishments before this 
body of Congress and this nation today.
  Born in Cotopaxi, Colorado, Jack graduated from Florence High School. 
He went on to serve this nation in the United States Marine Corps, and, 
following his military service, graduated from Western State College 
and went into teaching. He has amassed an impressive record of 
accomplishments in his time, as a teacher and a coach. He first began 
as a full time teacher and assistant basketball and football coach in 
1960 at Rifle High School. Over his time spent coaching, Jack served as 
a head or assistant coach, coaching both boys and girls in five 
different sports. Now, he stays active in the education of our youth, 
serving as an assistant coach for the girl's basketball team.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize Jack Smith for his work 
as a coach and a teacher at Rifle High School. Teachers and coaches 
play a very important role in developing our next generation's leaders. 
Jack's passion for coaching demonstrates a tremendous commitment to the 
future of our nation's

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youth. I thank Jack for his service to the community and wish him the 
best of luck in his future endeavors.

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