[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 47 (Tuesday, April 3, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E511]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING ROBERT F. DOLAN, JR.

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                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 3, 2001

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and congratulate Robert F. 
Dolan, a life-long resident of Montgomery County, Maryland and the Head 
Golf Professional at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland. On 
November 10, 2000, he was named the 2000 PGA of American Junior Golf 
Leader, one of the organization's highest service awards.
  Mr. Dolan is a longtime advocate of junior golf and a co-founder of 
several inner-city youth golf programs. He has always viewed golf as a 
vehicle for teaching young people the values of discipline, 
determination, honesty, patience, and good sportsmanship.
  The award was given for Mr. Dolan's ongoing work with our nation's 
youth. Through this dedication, he provides opportunities and 
experiences for children of all ages and abilities to learn, to play, 
and to enjoy the game of golf. Mr. Dolan is distinguished by his 
strength of character, his devotion to service, and his outstanding 
leadership in junior golf.
  Bob's devotion to junior golf programs is reflected in his long 
history of service. He has worked for many years with the Paul Berry 
Neediest Kids Get Hooked on Golf Program as an advisory board member, 
organizer, promoter, and instructor. Since 1996, Bob has been involved 
as a ``Coach the Coaches'' instructor, a program he created to work 
with Washington, D.C. public school coaches on the proper techniques 
for teaching golf. He has been the Kemper Open Junior Golf Clinic lead 
instructor since 1991. Bob is also co-founder and instructor for the 
``Summer in the City'' inner-city youth golf program, a four-week 
instructional program for the youth of Washington, D.C. Bob also serves 
on the advisory board of the Washington, D.C. First Tee program.
  Perhaps his most rewarding contribution, however, is his role as lead 
instructor at the Special Love/Camp Fantastic Junior Golf Clinic. This 
is a one-day clinic for children who suffer from cancer, with the golf 
clinic being the highlight of their retreat weekend.
  I congratulate Mr. Robert F. Dolan on this award and his ongoing 
contributions to junior golf in Montgomery County and the nation. He is 
a wonderful role model for junior golfers and a true ambassador for the 
game of golf.

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