[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 5936-5937]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING DON MORRIS

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 6, 2005

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay public 
tribute to a remarkable individual from my home district. Don Morris, a 
legendary High School basketball coach in Breckinridge and Hardin 
County, KY, was recently inducted into the Dawahares/Kentucky High 
School Athletic Association Hall of Fame. His induction honors his 21 
years of coaching success; winning an impressive 353 games and leading 
two teams to the state championship game.
  Most people know about Kentucky's love of basketball and the 
commitment many make every season to win. Coach Morris' athletic 
achievements epitomize a work ethic and commitment to succeed worthy of 
the Hall of Fame. But it was the lessons Don Morris instilled in his 
players about life's priorities, impressions countless young men took 
far off the court and applied many years after High School, that remain 
the true measure of his legacy.
  A master of the sport, he always conducted himself in the highest 
standard, expecting both athletic and personal excellence from those he 
led. Each year, Morris shared with his team a simple message; ``Church, 
home, school and

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ball and in that order.'' It was a priority list that has endured in 
the hearts and minds of hundreds of former players.
  I would like to recognize Don Morris today, before the entire U.S. 
House of Representatives, for his many achievements as a coach. His 
unique dedication to the development and well-being of student-athletes 
and the communities they now serve make him an outstanding citizen, 
worthy of our collective honor and respect.

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