Rep. Reyes statement on the passing of Coach Don Haskins
9/8/2008
Washington, D.C.
News
REYES STATEMENT ON THE PASSSING OF COACH DON HASKINS
"Carolina and I were deeply saddened to learn of Don Haskin's passing, and we join all El Pasoans in mourning the loss of "the Bear." We have had the privilege of knowing Don and Mary over the years, and our thoughts and prayers are with her and their entire family.
"Don's contributions to the game of basketball will forever be remembered and appreciated. He shattered racial barriers and helped advance racial equality during a time when our country was plagued by discrimination and segregation. Texas Western's historic victory in the 1966 National Championship is often regarded as one of the greatest moments in sports history and the most important game in college basketball. El Paso and the UTEP community will never be the same without him, but his legacy is forever enshrined in the Basketball Hall-of-Fame and in the movie production "Glory Road." We will miss him greatly."
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Vincent M. Perez
202-225-2912
vincent.perez@mail.house.gov
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