Political Quotes

“Today, I rise in order to honor Coach Pat Summitt. Pat Summitt is most well known for her coaching career with the Lady Volunteers at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, but her basketball legacy at UT began long before she won her first national championship as a coach. I am proud to represent Weakly County, which is home to the University of Tennessee at Martin where Coach Summitt played on the women's basketball team from 1970 to 1974. While there, Coach Summitt was named an All-American player, led her team to the first women's national championship basketball tournament in 1972, and graduated as UT-Martin's all-time leading scorer with 1,045 points. Today, UT- Martin's basketball court is named the ``Pat Head Summitt Court,'' honoring Coach Summit's leadership and achievements on the university's women's basketball team. Her love of basketball, enthusiasm, and competitive spirit have defined her career and inspired young women across the State of Tennessee and throughout our Nation. It's no secret that Coach Summitt has an incredible record as the head coach for the Lady Volunteers and has been a driving force behind the development of women's college basketball over the last 38 years. Her legacy as one of the greatest basketball coaches ever is solidified by her achievements, but more importantly, because she has been a friend and mentor to her players and staff.…”