[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 157 (Monday, October 2, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATING TEAM USA ON THEIR SOLHEIM CUP VICTORY

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                           HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 2, 2017

  Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Team USA for their victory over Team Europe in the Solheim Cup.
  Team USA includes our nation's best women golfers, and they took home 
the title for the second consecutive time by defeating Team Europe 
16\1/2\ to 11\1/2\. The team was led by captain Juli Inkster and South 
Florida native Lexi Thompson, the third best female golfer in the 
world. The Americans went into the final day of the tournament with a 
five-point lead and they fought hard to maintain it. Important final 
day victories by veteran Paula Creamer as well as South Florida's own 
Christie Kerr helped seal the win for Team USA.
  All the members of Team USA played well throughout the tournament, 
and I am happy to congratulate them again on this impressive 
accomplishment.

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