[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 15 (Thursday, January 25, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S1187]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                    ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF TADD FUJIKAWA

 Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, I wish to give praise and 
congratulations to Tadd Fujikawa, a 16-year-old sophomore from Moanalua 
High School, who on Friday, January 12, made golf history for the State 
of Hawaii. By shooting a 4-under-par 66 during the second round of the 
Sony Open at the Waialae Country Club, Tadd became the youngest player 
in 50 years to make the cut at a PGA tour event.
  Tadd demonstrated amazing skill and focus on the course. Despite 
standing just five feet, one inch tall, his 285-yard drives and 
accurate iron play propelled him up the tournament leaderboard. In the 
end, he tied for 20th place, besting some of the world's premier 
golfers.
  Tadd's drive and competitive spirit may be a result of his early 
struggles as a premature baby. At birth, Tadd weighed less than two 
pounds and was given a 50 percent chance of survival. He didn't just 
survive, he flourished. Last year, at age 15, he became one of the 
youngest players ever to compete in golf's national championship, the 
U.S. Open. Also impressive are Tadd's exploits in the sport of judo, 
where he has won four junior national titles.
  I offer my most sincere congratulations, to Tadd Fujikawa, for his 
exceptional performance in the Sony Open. May he take away from this 
experience the confidence to do great things, as he has already shown 
the potential to achieve them. I wish Tadd the best in all that he 
chooses to undertake in the future.

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