[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 73 (Monday, April 29, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E400]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CELEBRATING FOUNDER'S DAY OF THE RUSH CREEK YACHT CLUB

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 29, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the founding of 
the Rush Creek Yacht Club of Heath, Texas.
  In 1969, a group of visionary entrepreneurs from White Rock Lake 
conceived the idea of forming a yacht club to bring together sailing 
enthusiasts across North Texas. This club would be located on the 
shores of the newly built Lake Ray Hubbard and classified as a 
nonprofit organization owned by its members. After a steering committee 
was formed, the board members obtained state approval, including tax-
exempt and nonprofit status. The members initially settled on naming it 
the ``Dallas Olympic Yacht Club'', but it was changed to the ``Rush 
Creek Yacht Club'' shortly after.
  Since its establishment, the Rush Creek Yacht Club has devoted itself 
to building a family-oriented boating club to serve sailors of all ages 
and experience levels. On top of providing year-round recreation, the 
Rush Creek Yacht Club continues to stress the importance of family 
values. This Founder's Day, I am proud to recognize the Rush Creek 
Yacht Club's past, present, and future.
  I have requested the United States flag to be flown over our Nation's 
Capitol in recognition of this historic occasion. I wish them continued 
success and fair winds for many years to come.

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