[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2527]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JOHN MRAULE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is truly a privilege to take this 
opportunity to pay tribute to John Mraule, a man who for over twenty-
five years has dedicated himself to developing women athletics while 
rising to the top ranks of Colorado high school basketball coaches. His 
recent induction into the Colorado High School Activities Association 
Hall of Fame is a testament to his incredible ability to develop 
outstanding women athletes as well as his unparalleled work ethic.
  This incredible honor is the manifestation of a life-long passion, 
and could not have been bestowed upon a more deserving individual. John 
started the women's basketball program at Montrose High School before 
it was a sanctioned sport, and since has led his teams to eleven league 
titles, ten district championships, thirteen state tournaments, and the 
state championships in 1985 and 1991. As further proof of his coaching 
abilities, John has been named the Southwestern League Coach of the 
Year, and was named State Coach of the Year during his team's 
championship season in 1991.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear that John Mraule is a person of unparalleled 
dedication and commitment to women athletics who coaches his teams on a 
championship level. It is John's incredible talent, unrelenting passion 
for competition, and drive for perfection that I wish to bring to the 
attention of this body of Congress. John is a remarkable man who has 
taken the Montrose High School girl's basketball program to 
extraordinary heights. It is my distinct pleasure to honor him here 
today, and wish him the best of luck in all his future endeavors.

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