[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 154 (Friday, September 26, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S9639]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    TRIBUTE TO JAMES K. ``KENNY'' PERRY AND JOHN B. ``J.B.'' HOLMES

  Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, today I pay tribute to Kenny Perry and 
J.B. Holmes for their contribution to the success of the 2008 United 
States Ryder Cup team.
  The 2008 Ryder Cup was recently held in my home State at the Valhalla 
Golf Club in Louisville, KY. On Sunday, the American team defeated the 
Europeans 16\1/2\ to 11\1/2\. This was their first Ryder Cup victory 
since 1999. If not for the remarkable performances by Mr. Perry and Mr. 
Holmes, this success would not have been possible.
  Mr. Perry was born in Elizabethtown, KY, but calls Franklin, KY, his 
home. He started playing golf at the age of 7 and spent years 
perfecting his game. He later went on to attend Western Kentucky 
University and started golfing professionally in 1982. He has shown his 
dedication to the game of golf by building a public golf course in his 
hometown specifically designed for handicapped individuals. Perry's 
performance at this year's Ryder Cup was exceptional as he finished 
with a total record of two wins, one loss, and one tie. His 
achievements on and off the course are to be commended.
  Mr. Holmes was born and currently resides in Campbellsville, KY. He 
has played golf most of his life, including playing for his local high 
school golf team as a third grade elementary student. He later went on 
to attend the University of Kentucky and started playing professional 
golf in 2005. His hard work and dedication have earned him the right to 
be named among the highest skilled golfers in the world. Mr. Holmes' 
performance at the 2008 Ryder Cup was one of the best. He finished with 
a total score of two wins, no losses, and one tie. It was a pleasure to 
watch Mr. Holmes compete and I congratulate him on an outstanding 
performance.
  I now ask my fellow colleagues to join me in congratulating Mr. Perry 
and Mr. Holmes for their remarkable performance and achievement. These 
two men have represented Kentucky and the United States well.

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