[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 75 (Tuesday, May 7, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H3465]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           TIGER WOODS AWARDED PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF FREEDOM

  (Mr. ALLEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, yesterday, I had the great privilege of 
joining President Trump and many others at the White House Rose Garden 
as Tiger Woods was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
  I want to take this opportunity to congratulate Tiger, not only for 
winning our Nation's highest civilian honor, but also for his standout 
victory at the 2019 Masters Tournament in my hometown of Augusta, 
Georgia.
  In 1997, Woods became the youngest man and first African Asian 
American to win the Masters at the young age of 21. After being tested 
by possible career-ending injuries and adversity, Tiger's comeback to 
win his 81st PGA tour event, 15th major championship, and fifth green 
jacket 22 years later is nothing short of remarkable.
  Now Tiger adds the Presidential Medal of Freedom to his already 
stellar resume, becoming only the fourth golfer to do so, joining the 
likes of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Charlie Sifford.
  Congratulations to Tiger and his family for receiving such a well-
deserved distinction. As the President said, Tiger, you are a ``true 
legend.''

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