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Download official House Record PDFReturn to issue contextMr. Baumgartner of Washington was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.)
Mr. BAUMGARTNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a legend and the life of a legend, Washington State University Coach Jim Walden, who passed away recently.
not one to hold back as a coach, and neither was his Cougar football team. The Cougs displayed many of the same characteristics Jim exhibited, including a passion for the sport and an outspoken and charismatic personality.
assured the Cougar faithful he would not only stay around, but he would stay around and build a winning team. Four years
the PAC-10 conference. He finished his 9-year stint with 44 wins, at that time the second most among Washington State's all-time list, while also being named PAC-10 Coach of the Year twice, once in 1981 and again in 1983.
returning to the Palouse, where he served as Bob Robertson's broadcast sidekick for 11 seasons.
and the University of Wyoming Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011 for his play as a quarterback when he was a student there.
for Cougar athletics and his lasting commitment to the game of football. His leadership helped shape the proud tradition and identity of Cougar football that generations, including myself, have known and cherished.
Honoring Domantas Sabonis
Mr. BAUMGARTNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a Gonzaga men's basketball legend, Domantas Sabonis, and his significant contribution to Gonzaga University.
outstanding NBA career. Recently, Sabonis provided the school with a transformative gift and had the program's basketball strength and conditioning center named after him in a dedication ceremony last week.
training foundation for Bulldog basketball student-athletes, supporting year-round strength development, injury prevention, and recovery and performance optimization.
audience of donors, alumni, student-athletes, and university leadership, where Sabonis and Coach Mark Few both spoke. “This is a significant gift from a remarkable family, and we are deeply grateful to their generosity,” said Coach Few. “Their investment will have a lasting impact on student-athletes and help ensure future generations of Bulldogs have every opportunity to grow and succeed.”
the NBA in rebounds over previous seasons. He has made a significant contribution to the NBA and now has a lasting legacy at Gonzaga, one that will benefit future generations of Bulldogs. Well done, Mr. Sabonis.
Honoring Bill Moos
Mr. BAUMGARTNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a former Washington State University athletic director, Bill Moos, and highlight his outstanding new book, “Crab Creek Chronicles: From the Wheat Fields to the Ball Fields and Beyond.”
later took a job as the student assistant football coach in 1973. After holding various jobs, he returned to WSU as the assistant athletic director. His career skyrocketed after that as he became the athletic director and oversaw the rise of two major universities, Montana and Oregon.
family that has deep roots in both agriculture and politics. His new book is a memoir of faith, family, and wonderful moments of the sport, including the time that he brought my good friend and WSU legend Mike Leach to the Palouse.
Cougar athletics and in this exciting new chapter of his life—even in retirement.
that should be in the WSU Hall of Fame, and I look forward to seeing him receive that distinct honor very soon.