[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 148 (Wednesday, September 17, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1820]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                WELCOMING THE 37TH RYDER CUP TO KENTUCKY

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 17, 2008

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to welcome 
athletes, fans, and sponsors of the PGA Tour to the City of Louisville 
for the 37th Ryder Cup. The competition will take place at the Valhalla 
Golf Club September 16-21, 2008.
  The Ryder Cup matches the 12 best American golf professionals against 
the best 12 from Europe. The competition will be seen by hundreds of 
millions of golf enthusiasts throughout the world.
  In the spirit of Olympians, athlete participation is grounded in the 
prestige of representing their country rather than prize money. I would 
like to make special note of two fellow Kentuckians, Kenny Perry and 
J.B. Holmes, joining the American team. Their competitive spirit and 
good sportsmanship will make our state and country proud.
  I applaud the PGA of America, the PGA Tour, and First Tee for the 
charitable contributions they will generate through this event. The 
Ryder Cup will directly raise over $780,000 in funds for charity. An 
additional $2.6 million will be donated on behalf of the U.S. Ryder Cup 
captain and team.
  It is my great privilege to recognize the athletes, sponsors, and 
hosts of the 37th Ryder Cup for their collective contributions to 
charity and international goodwill through this special event.

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