[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 86 (Friday, June 26, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1248]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY SAGINAW COUNTRY CLUB

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 1998

  Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, Americans have always taken maximum 
advantage from opportunities to join together in matters of common 
interest, and have used clubs for the benefit of the membership and the 
community. One such organization, the Saginaw Country Club will this 
week celebrate its 100th anniversary.
  Charles H. Davis, a devotee of golf, formed the Saginaw Country Club 
on October 11, 1898 with his fellow townsmen. The club operated with 
its gentlemanly understandings until the Articles of Incorporation were 
filed on October 1, 1901. Over the years, the club grew from its 100 
members and nine-hole old course to add tennis, croquet, shooting 
traps, and a race track. An additional nine holes were opened in May, 
1912, and the Club was the site of the first State Golf Tournament in 
1913. Further expansions, modernizations, and remodeling over the years 
brought the Club to the outstanding status that it has today.
  The philosophy of the Club is an enviable one. Every member is 
absolutely equal. The Club is a place of relaxation, not a place of 
business. Everyone is encouraged to be actively involved in their 
communities, and to support philanthropic endeavors, but such 
activities are not on-going designed actions for the Club. The 
President serves for but a single term so that over time there is ample 
opportunity for leadership to be passed among the members, and not 
become the mainstay of a limited group.
  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, I join my colleague in recognizing the Saginaw 
Country Club on its 100th Anniversary. Over the past 100 years this 
club has offered recreation and an escape for its members. The Saginaw 
Country Club has grown and changed over the years--but has always 
remained a special place. It has been host to some of the great golf 
legends--such as Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson and Jimmy 
Demaret. Carved out of land from the oldest part of Saginaw--the 
Country Club continues to host one of the oldest invitational golf 
tournaments in the State of Michigan. This rich history is what makes 
Saginaw Country Club's 100 years of existence so interesting.
  Today, it remains an intricate part of its community and maintains an 
excellent reputation for the many activities offered. From holding 
annual 4th of July festivities for families and sponsoring championship 
swimming teams--the Country Club plays an important role in its 
surrounding community. As with any organization, there have been 
countless memories associated with the Country Club over the past 100 
years. Through this club, the members have developed friendships and 
enjoyed special events. The Country Club continues to grow--while not 
sacrificing the characteristics that made it what it is today.
  This weekend friends of the Country Club will come together to 
reflect on the past 100 years. They will remember special times and 
look forward to many more to come. So as the Country Club's famous 
bridge links its front nine to the back nine--it will also continue to 
bring many different age groups together for years to come. It is this 
linkage that will maintain its rich tradition and heritage. We wish the 
Saginaw Country Club many years of continued success.

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