[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 82 (Thursday, May 15, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H2083]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATIONS TO RORY McILROY

  (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, today, I rise to offer my sincerest 
congratulations to the 2025 Masters champion, Rory McIlroy.
  Since 1934, amidst blooming azaleas, towering pines, and flowering 
dogwoods, the first full week of April brings the world's greatest 
golfers to my hometown of Augusta, Georgia, to experience sport's most 
unique and rewarding challenge: the Masters golf tournament, the first 
major of the year.
  As golf fans know, the iconic green jacket never comes easily, but 
for Rory McIlroy, his years-long quest for glory at Augusta was far 
more than just a victory. In clinching the green jacket, Rory snapped 
an 11-year major championship drought and completed the long-awaited 
career grand slam, joining just five other prestigious players in doing 
so. Augusta made history as one of the greatest moments in golf.
  Mr. Speaker, Rory made a comment at the trophy presentation that I 
think exemplifies this country. He said to his daughter, Poppy, ``Never 
give up on your dreams. Keep coming back, keep working hard. If you put 
your mind to it, you can do anything.'' What an example to the next 
generation of athletes, leaders, and to the American people.
  Congratulations, Rory. It is championship week again in the world of 
golf, and we are pulling for him to achieve the season's grand slam 
now.

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