[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 11198]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF JACK MILDREN

  (Mr. BOREN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. BOREN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a 
remarkable Oklahoman.
  Jack Mildren passed away on Thursday, May 22, following a 2-year 
battle with cancer.
  Jack was born in 1949 and later was a Texas high school football star 
who chose to attend college in Oklahoma.
  Known as the ``Godfather of the Wishbone,'' Jack led the University 
of Oklahoma football team in an appearance in the 1971 ``Game of the 
Century,'' along with being the MVP of a Sugar Bowl win. He's most 
widely recognized for laying the foundation for the success of the 
Sooner football program for years after his graduation. Jack left OU an 
Academic All-American and went on to play professional football for 
three seasons.
  Jack was not only a football star but also a civic leader and an 
outstanding public servant. He was elected as Oklahoma's 22nd 
Lieutenant Governor. Most recently, he served as a banker as well as a 
beloved Oklahoma sports radio host.
  Jack Mildren will not only be remembered by his wife, Janis; and 
children, Leigh, Lauren, and Drew; but by all Oklahomans for his 
contributions to the history of our State.
  We will miss you, Jack.

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