[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 44 (Thursday, April 18, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E579]
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 CONGRATULATING LOUISIANA'S CRAIG PERKS ON PGA PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP WIN

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                         HON. CHRISTOPHER JOHN

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 18, 2002

  Mr. JOHN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Craig Perks, 2002 
winner of the PGA Players Championship. Craig and his family are 
residents of my congressional district in Southwest Louisiana and our 
community takes great pride in his outstanding accomplishments.
  Craig is living proof that hard work and perseverance do bring 
reward. He has given 110 percent effort to his pursuits since coming to 
this country from Palmerston North, New Zealand in 1985. His adopted 
home quickly became South Louisiana, where he and his wife Maureen--a 
Broussard, Louisiana native--live with their two young children.
  An All-American golfer at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 
Craig has continued to give back to the Lafayette community after 
graduation. As an assistant professional at Le Triomphe Golf Club in 
Lafayette, he worked on his game while coordinating tournaments and 
instructing beginning golfers. Now, as a professional in the spotlight, 
he continues to set an example of sportsmanship and make his chosen 
home proud.
  Craig is an inspiration to golfers not only in my district, but 
around the world. From Palmerston North, New Zealand to South 
Louisiana, his efforts have succeeded in promoting and opening the 
doors of opportunity for ``Cajun Golfers'' everywhere. I congratulate 
Craig on his first PGA Tour win. I have no doubt that South Louisiana 
will continue to follow the rise of our ``adopted son'' and applaud his 
efforts in the years to come.

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