[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9988]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING JOHN H. GLOSE, JR.

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 2014

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize John H. Glose, 
Jr., who will be honored at the 6th annual Mount Mercy Academy 5K Race 
in Buffalo, New York for his admirable community involvement and 
dedication to Mount Mercy Academy.
  John has played sports since grammar school, and pursued soccer, 
volleyball, and track through high school and college teams. After 
earning his bachelor's degree in 2005 and a master's degree in 2010, 
John translated his passion to volunteer coaching and cultivating the 
talents of young people.
  John serves as a vital part of the Erie II BOCES Baker Road 
Alternative High School as a Physical Education and Health teacher. 
Here, John founded the Goodwill Transition Basketball League that gives 
the students at alternative high schools a chance to be a part of a 
school basketball team and learn the life lessons that team sports can 
teach them.
  In addition to these commitments, John was the Head Coach of the 
varsity soccer, basketball and tennis teams at Mount Mercy Academy. At 
Mount Mercy, he conceived of and implemented the Wounded Warrior Game 
to raise awareness of the sacrifices of members of the armed forces. 
This endeavor has raised over $5,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project 
Foundation.
  Among the teams lucky enough to receive his guidance are the travel 
soccer teams of the South Buffalo Soccer Club, Mount Mercy basketball 
teams' summer leagues, and Mount Mercy basketball summer camp. John 
runs the Councilman Chris Scanlon Summer Basketball and Soccer Camps as 
a community outreach program for South Buffalo boys and girls.
  John continues to be very active playing in adult basketball, soccer, 
kickball, football, and volleyball leagues; he is an avid runner and 
participates in many road races across WNY.
  In addition to John's good works, I am proud to call this tireless 
educator, coach, mentor, and rising leader in the community my nephew. 
John is the son of my sister Trish Glose and her husband John Glose of 
West Seneca, New York.
  John helps students and athletes develop their full potential in 
sports, in academics, and in life. He promotes excellence in all 
aspects of life, expecting sportsmanship, a strong work ethic, 
community service, and a commitment to education from his team members.
  Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a few moments to recognize the 
incredible and relentless work of John Glose, Jr. His dedication is 
inspiring, and I ask my colleagues to join me in expressing our deepest 
thanks for his efforts and accomplishments.

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