Congressional Record—House H10015
September 29, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H10015 HONORING THE LATE JIM Whereas Johnson began his coaching ca- league with his disciples. Many of his JOHNSON reer as head coach at Missouri Southern former assistants are coaching across (1967–68), before serving 4-year tenures at Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Speaker, I move to the country, including Steve Drake and Indiana; Spagnuolo, the head coach of the St. suspend the rules and agree to the reso- Whereas from 1977–83, Johnson served as lution (H. Res. 693) honoring the life defensive coordinator and assistant head Louis Rams, and John Harbaugh, head and accomplishments of Jim Johnson coach at Notre Dame, a stint that included a coach of the Baltimore Ravens. Coach and extending the condolences of the national championship in 1977; Johnson could have been a head coach House of Representatives to his family Whereas an all-conference quarterback anytime, anyplace, anywhere, but his on the occasion of his death. himself at Missouri, Johnson went on to loyalty was with the Philadelphia Ea- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- spend 2 seasons with Buffalo as a tight end gles. (1963–64); tion. But the greatest thing about Jim Whereas a native of Maywood, Illinois, Johnson has nothing to do with the The text of the resolution is as Johnson earned a bachelor’s degree in edu- follows: cation and a master’s degree in physical edu- football field. He was known by every- H. RES. 693 cation from Missouri; and one as the picture of honesty and as a Whereas the City of Philadelphia, Pennsyl- Whereas Johnson is survived by his wife, man who never sought the spotlight vania, and the NFL lost one of our greatest Vicky, 2 children, Scott and Michelle, and 4 but one who gave generously of his treasures yesterday; grandchildren, Katie, Justin, Brandon, and time and his talents.
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