[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 57 (Thursday, April 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E583-E584]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           PROVIDING FOR AWARD OF GOLD MEDAL TO JACK NICKLAUS

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                               speech of

                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 16, 2012

  Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of awarding the 
Congressional Gold Medal to a golf legend, devoted philanthropist, 
husband, father and grandfather, Jack Nicklaus. Known as ``The Golden 
Bear,'' Jack Nicklaus has continually set an admirable example of 
excellence, not only emulated by generations of golf fans, but by those 
who value sharing their success by giving back to others. As someone 
who shares the experience of growing up in Central Ohio and attending 
The Ohio State

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University, I can attest to the pride held by both communities.
  Dubbed the ``Golfer of the Millennium,'' Jack Nicklaus is world 
renowned for his winning record of 118 professional golf tournaments 
and an unsurpassed 18 professional major-championship titles. However, 
it is his accomplishments off the course that I recognize today. In 
2005, Jack Nicklaus and his wife Barbara formed the Nicklaus Children's 
Health Care Foundation, which provides support for activities that 
advance and enhance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of 
childhood diseases and disorders. To date, Jack and Barbara have raised 
over $15 million in support of pediatric health care programs through 
their foundation. In addition, as a trustee of The First Tee program, 
Jack provides positive life values and promotes healthy choices through 
the game of golf to young people who would normally not have access to 
the game.
  I am thankful to have had the opportunity to attend the Legends 
Luncheon this week, which advances pediatric care through the 
Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Nicklaus Children's Health Care 
Foundation alliance. As a fellow Ohio State Buckeye, it is truly my 
honor to recognize such a great role model, Jack Nicklaus.

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