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President Obama Announces Patricia “Pat” Summitt as a Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
April 19, 2012
President Obama Announces Patricia Pat Summitt as a Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON, DC Today, President Barack Obama announced Patricia Pat Summitt, former head coach and current head coach emeritus of the University of Tennessees womens basketball team, as a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom is the Nations highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors.
President Obama said, Coach Summitt is an inspiration both as the all-time winningest NCAA coach, and as someone who is willing to speak so openly and courageously about her battle with Alzheimers. Pats gift has always been her ability to push those around her to new heights, and over the last 38 years, her unique approach has resulted in both unparalleled success on the court and unrivaled loyalty from those who know her and those whose lives she has touched. Pats coaching career may be over, but Im confident that her work is far from finished. I look forward to awarding her this honor.
In addition to accomplishing an outstanding career as the all-time winningest leader among all NCAA basketball coaches, Coach Summitt has taken Tennessee to more Final Four appearances than any other coach and has the second best record of NCAA Championships in basketball. She has received numerous awards, including being named Naismith Womens Collegiate Coach of the Century. As we approach the 40th anniversary of the signing of Title IX, Summitts remarkable career reflects her rightful place in history as an unparalleled figure in womens team sports. Off the court, Pats work as a spokesperson in the fight against Alzheimer's through the Pat Summitt Foundation Fund is truly inspirational. The Pat Summitt Foundation will make grants to nonprofits to provide education and awareness, support to patients and families, and research to prevent, cure and ultimately eradicate early onset dementia, Alzheimers type.
Coach Summitt was notified last week of the Presidents decision to award her with the Nations highest civilian honor for her contributions both on and off the court. The remainder of the honorees selected by the President will be announced over the coming weeks and the awards will be presented at a White House ceremony later this year.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/04/19/president-obama-announces-patricia-pat-summitt-recipient-presidential-me
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