[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 63 (Monday, April 17, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1743]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        CONGRATULATING JON RAHM

  (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, it is my privilege to rise to offer my 
sincerest congratulations to Jon Rahm for his decisive victory in the 
2023 Masters Tournament.
  Every spring, the world's greatest golfers travel to Georgia's 12th 
District to play at the world's greatest golf course, Augusta National, 
a tradition like no other.
  As people from all around the world make the trip to my district or 
tune in from the comfort of their homes, they get to experience one of 
the country's greatest competitions in the world of sports. In doing 
so, they get a glimpse into the beautiful city I am privileged to call 
home, Augusta, Georgia.
  Many thanks to Chairman Ridley, the members of Augusta National, the 
staff and volunteers, for another magnificent tournament.
  In winning this year's tournament, Jon Rahm joins an elite group of 
Spanish Masters champions that include Sergio Garcia, Jose Maria 
Olazabal, and Jon's very own role model, the late Seve Ballesteros.
  In typical Masters form, Jon made his charge to the top of the leader 
board on the back nine on Sunday to finish with a 3-under-par 69 score 
to finish at 12 under. He did so on the 66th birthday of his role 
model, Seve Ballesteros.
  Congratulations to Jon Rahm, a most deserving champion.

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