[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 3093]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    TRIBUTE TO ROY JOHNSTON THE WINNINGEST BOYS BASKETBALL COACH IN 
                      MICHIGAN HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY

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                         HON. JOHN R. MOOLENAAR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 27, 2017

  Mr. MOOLENAAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Roy 
Johnston, the Head Coach of Beaverton High School and the winningest 
boys basketball coach in Michigan high school history with 729 wins and 
counting.
  Born in his grandparents' farmhouse near the Lake Huron shores, Roy 
Johnston never forgot his Michigan roots as he moved up the ranks to 
the title he holds today. Roy was raised in the Croswell-Lexington area 
of Michigan and received honorable mention All-State as a guard at his 
high school. After graduating from Eastern Michigan University with a 
degree in teaching, Roy's passion for guiding youth through education 
and athletics continued. He went on to become the basketball coach at 
Yale in 1966 before moving to Howell, where he spent two years honing 
his skills.
  When starting his career in Beaverton, Roy became a 5th Grade teacher 
and spent four seasons as the Junior Varsity Coach. After stepping into 
the Varsity role, the Beaverton Beavers secured their first district 
title in two decades and went on to become regional champions. With his 
record of success and passion for students, Roy set a new example of 
success in the community.
  Roy has been especially vital to Michigan's Fourth District, helping 
many see how comradery and teamwork play a vital role in rallying a 
community together for a common cause. Now, with a record league 
winning streak, the Beaverton Beavers are riding high on theft 
accomplishments. It's only fitting for Roy to hold this title after his 
induction into the Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame nearly 
two decades ago.
  On behalf of the Fourth Congressional District of Michigan, I am 
honored today to recognize Roy Johnston for his achievement in becoming 
the winningest boys basketball coach in Michigan high school history 
and his lifetime commitment to the people of Beaverton.

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