[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 29, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E625-E626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF DARYL IDLER, HENRY GAMBOA AND ROBERT RODRIGUEZ OF EL 
                           CAJON, CALIFORNIA

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                           HON. DUNCAN HUNTER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2014

  Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the unselfish 
contribution of Henry Gamboa, Robert Rodriguez and Daryl Idler and to 
recognize their tireless support of the patients of Balboa Naval 
Medical Center San Diego.
  For eight consecutive years, the ownership of the Cottonwood Golf 
Club, 3121 Willow Glen Road, El Cajon, CA, has consistently and 
generously donated their two 18-hole golf courses, golf carts, 
equipment, staff and their time for the success of the annual Duncan L. 
Hunter Wounded Marines Golf Classic. Their contribution represents as 
much as $15,000 annually in lost revenue, employee salaries and 
miscellaneous expenses for the day of the tournament, as well as the 
weeks and months of preparation prior to the actual event.
  Because of their dedication to the patients at Balboa, more than a 
quarter million dollars have been raised during the eight-year history 
of the tournament. This year's classic is the largest to date in terms 
of numbers participating and in dollars raised, expected to exceed 
$75,000.
  Always family oriented, Cottonwood Golf Club has the same small-town 
values that make the course such a great place to play. Some of the 
biggest events in East San Diego County that are inspired by their 
family values include the previously mentioned Duncan L. Hunter Wounded 
Marines Tournament, the Mother Goose Parade Tournament, the Jack-a-
Lopes Classic and a wide variety of local and regional community and 
charitable events.
  What makes the Duncan L. Hunter Wounded Marines Golf Classic truly 
unique is the fact that every dollar raised goes directly for patient's 
care. Armed Services, YMCA, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, 
administer the Restricted fund, meaning every penny goes for the 
patient's creature comforts.
  As the Congressman whose district includes the Cottonwood Golf Club, 
I am proud to have the honor and privilege of representing these 
businessmen and their great business. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
saluting Henry, Robert, Daryl and everyone at Cottonwood Golf Club for 
continuing to demonstrate to all of us that caring for those who defend 
our freedom is more than words, it's a commitment to following through 
on what needs to be done.

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