[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21688]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      IN TRIBUTE TO GRAHAM HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING COACH RON McCUNN

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                            HON. JIM JORDAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 15, 2009

  Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I am honored today to commend to 
the House the life and career of my friend and former wrestling coach, 
Ron McCunn, who passed away last month at age 63.
  Ron McCunn coached at Graham High School in St. Paris, Ohio, for 23 
years. During his career, he led Graham's wrestlers to their first 
three state championships (1982, 1998, and 2001). His hard work, 
dedication, and discipline not only brought national recognition to the 
wrestling program, but also had a positive impact on the students, 
athletes, and families whose lives he touched.
  In addition to his coaching duties, Coach McCunn taught chemistry and 
physics at Graham.
  Madam Speaker, a ceremony was held at Graham High School on Saturday, 
September 12, marking Coach McCunn's years of service and devotion to 
his students. I was honored to join former teammates, students, and 
friends from throughout the region in celebrating his contributions and 
accomplishments. I offer my sincerest condolences to his wife, Dale; 
their son, Steve; Ron's mother, Peggy; and all of their family and 
friends.

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