[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1122 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1122

     Honoring the life and legacy of Coach Louis Leo ``Lou'' Holtz.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 18, 2026

  Mr. Yakym (for himself, Mr. Fallon, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, Mr. 
 Baird, and Mr. Messmer) submitted the following resolution; which was 
          referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
     Honoring the life and legacy of Coach Louis Leo ``Lou'' Holtz.

Whereas Louis Leo ``Lou'' Holtz was born on January 6, 1937, in Follansbee, West 
        Virginia, to Andrew and Anne Holtz, and grew up in East Liverpool, Ohio;
Whereas Lou Holtz earned his undergraduate degree in history from Kent State 
        University, where he played football for 2 seasons until an injury led 
        him to assist the coaching staff, and he later completed his master's 
        degree at the University of Iowa, laying the foundation for a life 
        devoted to teaching, coaching, and inspiring others;
Whereas Lou Holtz married Beth Barcus on July 22, 1961, and their marriage 
        endured more than 5 decades, with 4 children, 9 grandchildren, and 2 
        great-grandchildren;
Whereas Lou Holtz had a legendary career as a college football head coach at 
        William and Mary, North Carolina State University, the University of 
        Arkansas, the University of Minnesota, the University of Notre Dame, and 
        the University of South Carolina, finishing with a collegiate record of 
        249 wins, 132 losses, and 7 ties;
Whereas, at each institution Lou Holtz served, he inherited a program with a 
        losing record and transformed it into a winning team, earning the 
        distinction of being the only coach in college football history to lead 
        6 different programs to bowl games and to guide 4 of them to final top-
        20 national rankings;
Whereas Lou Holtz was inducted into the National Football Foundation College 
        Football Hall of Fame in 2008 in recognition of his contributions to 
        college football;
Whereas Lou Holtz instituted several traditions at the University of Notre Dame, 
        including the ``Play Like A Champion Today'' sign in the locker room and 
        the removal of names from the back of the football jerseys to emphasize 
        the team dynamic;
Whereas Lou Holtz taught 3 essential rules: do what is right, do it to the best 
        of your ability, and show people you care--principles that not only 
        shaped the teams he built but, more importantly, shaped character, 
        instilled purpose, and helped young men become the best versions of 
        themselves on the field and in life;
Whereas Lou Holtz became a trusted analyst for CBS Sports and ESPN's College 
        GameDay broadcasts from 2005 to 2015, a New York Times bestselling 
        author, and one of America's most sought-after motivational speakers;
Whereas Lou Holtz received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest 
        civilian honor in the United States, from President Donald J. Trump on 
        December 3, 2020, in recognition of his extraordinary impact as one of 
        America's greatest football coaches and a lifelong teacher of character 
        and leadership;
Whereas Lou Holtz and his wife, Beth, demonstrated generosity throughout their 
        lives, including through the Lou and Beth Holtz Family Scholarship and 
        the Rockne Heritage Fund for student-athlete financial aid; and
Whereas Lou Holtz, a devoted husband, father, faithful Catholic, and one of 
        college football's most legendary figures, leaves behind a legacy 
        defined by faith, family, perseverance, and an unwavering belief in the 
        potential of others: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors the life and legacy of Louis Leo ``Lou'' Holtz, 
        including his dedication to the game of college football and 
        the promotion of excellence, character, and teamwork in 
        student-athletes;
            (2) remembers the drive, faith, and character of Coach 
        Holtz and all that he did to educate and mentor hundreds of 
        players over his more than 3 decades as a college football head 
        coach; and
            (3) extends a heartfelt thank you to Coach Holtz for his 
        service to the game of college football and continues to honor 
        his enduring legacy of faith, family, and the relentless 
        pursuit of excellence.
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