[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 83 (Thursday, June 20, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1114]
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                       CONGRATULATING TIGER WOODS

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                           HON. MAXINE WATERS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 20, 2002

  Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to offer my congratulations 
to Tiger Woods. Over the weekend, he won the 102nd U.S. Open, held this 
year at Bethpage Black Golf Course.
  The victory did not come easy. A strong field started the tournament 
on Thursday and the players had to fight through three days of 
torrential rain. The course, the longest in U.S. Open history, was also 
regarded as among the most difficult courses ever played.
  But Tiger's poise and concentration, as well as wealth of talent, 
helped him through the week. He managed to shoot a 277, three under 
par. Tiger was the only golfer of the 155 that competed, who managed to 
finish under par.
  With the victory, Tiger's tally of major tournaments won climbed to 
eight. He has won six of the last nine major championships, and seven 
of 11--an unbelievable streak.
  Despite all his accomplishments, Tiger is still aiming higher. He now 
says he wants to win all four majors in the same year, a grand slam--
something that has never been done before. But, I'm certain with 
Tiger's discipline and talent he will accomplish this as well.
  So as I conclude, Mr. Speaker, I would once again like to 
congratulate Tiger in his most recent victory. I would also like to 
congratulate and thank Tiger for being such a positive role model for 
our nation's children. He is a great inspiration for them. Lastly, I 
would like to wish him good luck in his efforts to win the grand slam 
and achieving all the other goals he sets for himself. He is a 
tremendous athlete and fine individual and deserves all the best.

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