[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1708]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING GEORGE CROUSE FOR BEING NAMED THE UNITED STATES TENNIS 
        ASSOCIATION'S NEW ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL COACH OF THE YEAR

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 2010

  Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate George Crouse for 
being named the New England High School Coach of the Year by the United 
States Tennis Association (USTA). This is a fitting title for a man who 
has served as a tennis coach at Stonington High School for 37 years and 
has amassed more than 600 wins in the process.
  George Crouse is a consummate professional and enthusiastic coach 
whose achievements continue to amaze his colleagues both in Connecticut 
and around the country. His commitment to the academic success of his 
student athletes in the classroom, exceed only his record on the court. 
Since 1973 he has coached boys and girls teams at Stonington High, with 
the girls team having achieved a 341-96 record while reaching four 
consecutive Class S state championships. He was named the Connecticut 
Coach of the Year for both boys and girls tennis in 1998 and 2008, 
respectively.
  The dedication he shows to his athletes is matched only by his 
passion for the sport of tennis. He is a member of the USTA Connecticut 
board of directors and operates the Stonington-Eastern Connecticut 
Community Tennis Association. In addition to coaching the teams of 
Stonington High, George coaches squads on the USTA Jr. Teams, leading 
them to state and sectional championships. George is also a public 
servant, serving in numerous volunteer roles and also as a member of 
the Stonington Board of Selectman.
  I am grateful for Mr. Crouse's service and dedication to the town of 
Stonington. I am proud to call him a constituent and a friend. The 
years of hard work that he has dedicated to improving the lives of 
countless athletes and members of his community will continue to define 
his life and his work.

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