congressional_record: CREC-2026-02-25-pt1-PgE164-4
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| CREC-2026-02-25-pt1-PgE164-4 | 2026-02-25 | 119 | 2 | HONORING COACH GARY PATTERSON'S DISTINGUISHED CAREER AND INDUCTION INTO THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E164 | E164 | [{"name": "Craig A. Goldman", "role": "speaking"}] | 172 Cong. Rec. E164 | Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E164] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING COACH GARY PATTERSON'S DISTINGUISHED CAREER AND INDUCTION INTO THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME _____ HON. CRAIG A. GOLDMAN of texas in the house of representatives Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Mr. GOLDMAN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Mr. Gary Patterson on his induction into the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. This honor reflects more than four decades of excellence, leadership, and service to the college football. Coach Patterson's 43-year coaching career, including 24 years leading Texas Christian University, culminated in his distinction as the winningest coach in TCU history. A transformational leader both on and off the football field, he guided the Horned Frogs through an era of sustained excellence and national prominence while navigating many transitions and challenges. Over the course of 260 total games, Coach Patterson earned 181 victories, led his teams to 18 bowl appearances with 11 bowl victories, and coached five defensive units that ranked number one nationally. Widely regarded as one of the Nation's preeminent defensive coaches, his success was recognized across college football, including being named National Coach of the Year a total of 22 times. He was inducted into the TCU Athletics Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2025 and is set to receive the Davey O'Brien Legends Award in February. His leadership extends well beyond wins and championships. He has mentored generations of student-athletes, many of whom went on to professional careers, academic distinction, and leadership roles of their own. Coach Patterson also co-founded The Big Good Foundation, earned the National Football Foundation Gridiron Club of Dallas' Distinguished Texan Award, and served as president of the American Football Coaches Association. On behalf of the 12th Congressional District of Texas, I join the people of Texas, the TCU community, and college football fans across the Nation in congratulating Gary Patterson and all those who shared in this journey on this well-deserved and historic honor. ____________________ |