[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 6, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H5043]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                       CONGRATULATING GENE SAUERS

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
Gene Sauers of Savannah, Georgia, professional golfer, major champion, 
and survivor of Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
  Mr. Sauers began golfing at 9 years old, turned pro 13 years later, 
and immediately won the Bank of Boston Classic on the PGA tour, 
beginning his professional career. However, he received devastating 
news in 2005, when he was diagnosed with a rare disease known as 
Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
  His condition got worse. He stopped playing golf, and his chance of 
survival reduced to 25 percent. Miraculously, Mr. Sauers fought for 
survival and picked up his clubs 7 years later. Last month Gene Sauers 
won his first major championship by winning the U.S. Senior Open at 
Scioto Country Club in Ohio.
  I want to congratulate Mr. Sauers on his major championship victory. 
His story is one of faith, courage, and strength. We are so very proud 
of him in Savannah, Georgia.

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