[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 15 (Friday, February 1, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E79]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING JOHNSON CITY COUNTRY CLUB CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. DAVID P. ROE

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, February 1, 2013

  Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize the centennial 
anniversary of the Johnson City County Club in Johnson City, Tennessee. 
Since 1913, the club has been a driving force for social, recreational, 
and cultural development in Johnson City. Having grown from the vision 
of a few local leaders into an establishment that has touched many 
thousands of lives, the club has carried its traditions into the modern 
era.
  The Johnson City Country Club's centennial program began in June 2009 
when a group of members envisioned the club to be more than simply a 
social and recreational entity. These members recognized that the club 
was sitting on a historic property that had influenced the growth of 
the city. As of November 15, 2011 the Johnson City Country Club was 
placed on the National Register of Historic Places in recognition of 
its rich history and contributions to society.
  The club serves as a home to numerous non-profit organizations and 
has collected funds for both World Wars and other conflicts. Its 
facilities have helped Johnson City youth develop in golf, swimming, 
and tennis. As a result, the golfing program at East Tennessee State 
University is considered one of the top programs in the Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend the Johnson City Country Club for their 
significant impact on both Johnson City and Tennessee's First District. 
I wish them the very best in their centennial anniversary celebrations 
and hope to see continued growth in the club's role in the community.

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