[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 153 (Wednesday, November 3, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Pages S13835-S13836]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 DELAWARE WELL REPRESENTED AT AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

 Mr. BIDEN. Mr. President, I rise today to salute four Delaware 
golfers who continue to make the citizens of my State proud.
  Last June, Margaret Butler, Mary Kaczorowski, Joyce Ruddick and Alice 
Wooldridge played in and won the

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American Cancer Society Golf Championship at Maple Dale Country Club in 
Dover, Delaware. They then advanced to the Mid-Atlantic Championship at 
The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia and won the Delaware State Title 
in Division 3. And on December 3rd and 4th, they will be representing 
Delaware and looking to continue their winning ways at the P.G.A. West 
in LaQuinta, California.
  Having talked with members of this foursome on a few occasions, it is 
clear to me that these women take their golf quite seriously. Together, 
they embody the spirit of competition and sportsmanship and are fine 
examples of personal achievement and Delaware pride. But most 
importantly, these women realize that their participation in this event 
helps to raise essential funding for cancer research and programs. 
Millions of Americans suffer from cancer-related illnesses, and events 
like these give us all hope for finding a cure.
  While I acknowledge that I may be a bit biased in my viewpoint, I 
also know a group of champions when I see them. I, among many, believe 
that talent is often overrated and that character is the true 
determining factor for any success one has in life.
  I have seen these women drive a golf ball and I can confidently say 
that both talent and character reign supreme for this team. It is 
therefore my pleasure to extend to them my deep expression of thanks 
for having represented Delaware so well this year and, as they prepare 
for their biggest challenge to date, to wish them continued success in 
the National tournament.
  We in Delaware are very proud of these four women, and we will be 
rooting for them!

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