Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1122

Lou Holtz: Honoring the Life of the Legendary Football Coach

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

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This resolution is a formal way for the House of Representatives to honor Lou Holtz for his long career as a college football coach and his work as a mentor to young athletes.
Holtz is famous for coaching at schools like Notre Dame and South Carolina, where he turned losing teams into winners and became the only coach to lead six different programs to bowl games.
The resolution highlights his 'three rules' for life: do what is right, do your best, and show people you care. It also mentions his work as a TV analyst and his receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Trump.
This action is ceremonial, meaning it does not change any laws or spend any taxpayer money. It is meant to show official respect for Holtz's impact on American sports and leadership.

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Mar 18, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Mar 18, 2026

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

Bill NumberHRES 1122

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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