[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1161]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SILVETTE WOMEN'S GOLF CLUB

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                      HON. DANIEL M. DONOVAN, JR.

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2015

  Mr. DONOVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 80th 
Anniversary of the Silvette Women's Golf Club of Staten Island.
   Established in 1935, the Silvette Women's Golf Club is the oldest 
women's public golf club in the State of New York. The Silvettes 
started out as a group of ten women who came together to organize 
friendly tournaments. After only three years, the Silvettes grew in 
membership as their weekly tournaments became increasingly popular with 
a prize of two dollars for first and second place.
   The Silvettes continue to play in many tournaments as well as 
interclub matches with other women's golf clubs in New York and New 
Jersey. However, their most important event is the annual Silvette 
Memorial Classic. On the first day of the Classic, the Silvettes meet 
in the morning on the green of the 6th hole and in a gesture of 
remembrance, each golfer draws the name of a deceased Silvette and 
plays in her memory.
   Throughout their history, the Silvettes have been active in their 
community, and have held many tournaments to benefit various charities 
over the years. Their dedication to the game and their community shows 
why the Silvettes have had such a presence since 1935.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask that the House join me in honoring the Silvette 
Women's Golf Club of Staten Island on their 80th Anniversary.

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