[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 124 (Thursday, September 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1896]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO THE NELSON TENNIS FOUNDATION

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 28, 2006

  Mr. CARTER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize the efforts and accomplishments of the Nelson Tennis 
Foundation and support the eighth annual Nelson Scholarship Tennis 
Classic which will be held in Georgetown, Texas, on October 20-22, 
2006. This nonprofit foundation, named in honor of Jane and Charles 
``Coach'' Nelson was established to support the game of tennis in the 
community of Georgetown, Texas. Charles and Jane exemplify a love for 
the game of tennis and a dedication to education. Combining these two 
passions, the Nelson Foundation has helped eligible high school seniors 
in the Georgetown Independent School District pursue their dreams for a 
college education. Since 1999, the Nelson Foundation has been able to 
award scholarships to 17 deserving student athletes through the 
proceeds from the tennis classic.
  The Nelsons are retired educators with over 35 years of teaching and 
coaching experience in public schools. Both Charles and Jane began 
playing the game of tennis as teenagers in Huntsville, Texas. After 
several years of teaching and coaching in both Texas and New York, the 
Nelsons returned home to central Texas where Charles took over as head 
tennis coach at Round Rock High School for 4 years. This was followed 
by 3 years as the head tennis coach at Westwood High School in Round 
Rock and 7 years working with the Southwestern University tennis 
program. Both Jane and Charles are active in playing tournament tennis 
and remain outstanding contributors to their community. Through the 
years, they have been teammates, tennis partners, and friends to so 
many in the Georgetown and Williamson County area.
  The Nelsons have been members of the Berry Creek Racquet Club in 
Georgetown where they have been involved in the club's Pro-Am Annual 
Tennis Tournaments. After several years, this tournament was renamed 
the Nelson Tennis Scholarship Classic for which the Nelson Tennis 
Foundation was established.
  The Nelson Foundation embodies community, fellowship, and a love for 
the game of tennis. All of these are at the heart of Charles and Jane 
Nelson and typify the generosity and character of Georgetown, Texas.

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