After graduating from Fairview High School in 1963, Coach Jackson went on to receive a BSE from Southern Arkansas University and an MSE from Henderson State University. Within months of graduating college he joined the Prescott High School football and track staffs, winning district championships in his first year. In 1973, his first year as a head football coach, Coach Jackson won the first of three state championships at Prescott. His last state championship came in 1995, his final year as head coach.

   Track and field has always held a special place in Coach Jackson's heart. During his distinguished career, he has amassed numerous titles and honors. While at Prescott, Coach Jackson won 15 district titles, was state runner-up twice and won an impressive three state championships. He has also served as the state track meet director twice and was an official at the Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championships.

   After leaving Prescott, Coach Jackson went on to coach one season at Hampton before moving to Texarkana and coaching one year at Texas High and two at Liberty-Eylau. In 2002, Coach Jackson became middle school athletic coordinator in Hooks, Texas while also coaching middle school football and track.

   Since Prescott is my hometown, I had the privilege to see first-hand the lives this man touched not, only in sports but in the community as well. On July 21st Coach Jackson joined 10 other outstanding coaches to be inducted into the Arkansas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

   I am so pleased to have the opportunity to properly recognize Coach Eddie Jackson before the United States Congress for his outstanding contributions to the communities and youth he has touched in Arkansas and Texas. Please join me in congratulating Coach Jackson on his induction into the Arkansas High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame.