[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 120 (Tuesday, August 10, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1563]
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      RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROSY ROOT BEER OPEN

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 10, 2010

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and salute the 40th 
Annual Rosy Root Beer Open, a proud Chicago tradition of food, 
families, and fun. A complete description of this unique and wonderful 
event is not possible--suffice it to say that it's a melting pot of 
reunion, carnival, and a small court tennis tournament.
  Community leader and diehard Chicago Blackhawks fan Lee ``Rosy'' 
Rosenberg and his family have been organizing the day of competition, 
food, games, photos and conversation since 1971. I expect the tradition 
will continue for generations to come. All are welcome and anyone who 
wants to get involved in one of its many committees just has to show 
up--just know that Rosy recommends that you ``wear gym shoes, leave 
your brain at home, and don't eat for a week prior.''
  I am looking forward to attending this year for a memorable summer 
day filled with, as Rosy promises, ``extreme serious nonsense.'' Madam 
Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the Rosy Root 
Beer Open on its milestone, and in wishing the best of luck to this 
year's Open participants.

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