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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LOU CARNESECCA

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On 2024-12-17, Representative Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY-5) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LOU CARNESECCA" in the House.

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Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1291] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LOU CARNESECCA ______ HON. GREGORY W. MEEKS of new york in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise today to honor the life and legacy of St. John's University's Hall of Fame Head Coach Lou Carnesecca, who passed away on November 30, 2024, at the age of 99. Born to Alfred and Adele Carnesecca in 1925, Lou was raised with strong principles that would set the foundation for his legacy. After graduating from St. Ann's Academy--now known as Archbishop Molloy High School, Lou served in the Pacific Theater as a troop transporter for the United States Coast Guard during World War II. Mr. Carnesecca is most well-known for his lifetime commitment to the game of basketball and its players, with roles as head basketball coach for St. Ann's Academy, St. John's University, and the ABA's New York Nets. ``Little Looie'' was an old-school coach recognized for his tenacity, energetic leadership, and his emphasis on the fundamentals. He was a two-time National Coach of the Year, a three-time Big East Coach of the Year, and an inductee to the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame. Lou's coaching led St. John's to 18 postseason appearances in the NCAA Tournament, including in the Final Four and Elite Eight, and he cinched a NIT Championship title. His dedication to the program yielded five Big East Conference Regular Season Championships, two Big East Conference Tournament Championships, and more than 40 NBA Draft picks. As a believer in the value of mentorship, I commend Lou for his dedication to impacting the lives of the players he coached, the fans he inspired, and the community he served. The vision of a future we desire is determined by our willingness to invest in others--Lou did it every day. Mr. Carnesecca is survived by his wife of 73 years, Mary, and his beloved family--daughter Enes, son-in-law Gerard (Jerry), granddaughter Ieva and fiance Frank, niece and nephew, Susan Chiesa, John Chiesa and his wife, Nancy--and his extended family and many friends. ____________________

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HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LOU CARNESECCA Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1291] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LOU CARNESECCA ______ HON. GREGORY W. MEEKS of new york in the house of representatives Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Mr. MEEKS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise today to honor the life and legacy of St. John's University's Hall of Fame Head Coach Lou Carnesecca, who passed away on November 30, 2024, at the age of 99. Born to Alfred and Adele Carnesecca in 1925, Lou was raised with strong principles that would set the foundation for his legacy. After graduating from St. Ann's Academy--now known as Archbishop Molloy High School, Lou served in the Pacific Theater as a troop transporter for the United States Coast Guard during World War II. Mr. Carnesecca is most well-known for his lifetime commitment to the game of basketball and its players, with roles as head basketball coach for St. Ann's Academy, St. John's University, and the ABA's New York Nets. ``Little Looie'' was an old-school coach recognized for his tenacity, energetic leadership, and his emphasis on the fundamentals. He was a two-time National Coach of the Year, a three-time Big East Coach of the Year, and an inductee to the New York City Basketball Hall of Fame. Lou's coaching led St. John's to 18 postseason appearances in the NCAA Tournament, including in the Final Four and Elite Eight, and he cinched a NIT Championship title. His dedication to the program yielded five Big East Conference Regular Season Championships, two Big East Conference Tournament Championships, and more than 40 NBA Draft picks. As a believer in the value of mentorship, I commend Lou for his dedication to impacting the lives of the players he coached, the fans he inspired, and the community he served. The vision of a future we desire is determined by our willingness to invest in others--Lou did it every day. Mr. Carnesecca is survived by his wife of 73 years, Mary, and his beloved family--daughter Enes, son-in-law Gerard (Jerry), granddaughter Ieva and fiance Frank, niece and nephew, Susan Chiesa, John Chiesa and his wife, Nancy--and his extended family and many friends. ____________________