[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1252]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING JIM MUNSON

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                      HON. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR.

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 24, 2017

  Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jim Munson, the 
former head coach of Tottenville High School's football team.
  Throughout his 24 seasons as head coach, Coach Munson demonstrated 
nothing but unconditional dedication to his team and his players. His 
devotion to the game is just one of the many reasons that the 
Tottenville Pirates were so successful. Under his leadership, the 
Pirates won the Public Schools Athletic League City Championship in 
1997 and 2003. Moreover, Jim retired with a stellar 178-88-3 overall 
record.
  Among his many achievements, Coach Munson coached two future NFL 
players: three-time Super Bowl champion Joe Andruzzi, an offensive 
lineman for the New England Patriots, and Adewale Ogunleye, an All-Pro 
defensive end who played in Super Bowl XLI for the Chicago Bears. But 
one of Coach Munson's proudest moments was coaching his son James, who 
now plays for Navy as a safety, from 2011 through 2014. I am sure that 
Jim will spend a lot of time in retirement cheering on James from the 
sidelines. Luckily, the Pirates won't lose Jim entirely, as he will 
remain at the school as assistant principal and athletic director.
  Mr. Speaker, Jim Munson has served his team, school and community for 
dozens of years. I thank him for everything he has done for Tottenville 
High School and wish him nothing but the best in his retirement.
  

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