[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 10]
[House]
[Page 14285]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 PGA 2017 PRESIDENTS CUP IN JERSEY CITY

  (Mr. SIRES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. SIRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the people of 
Jersey City, New Jersey, upon the recent announcement to host the PGA 
2017 Presidents Cup at the premier Liberty National Golf Club.
  The prestigious tournament will not only expose golf fans to Jersey 
City, but also bolster tourism, investment, and raise awareness for 
charities in the area. In addition, all the living Presidents will be 
at the opening ceremony as honorary chairmen. The Presidents Cup is one 
of 10 PGA events that will be held at Liberty National during a span of 
25 years.
  I congratulate the father and son team of Dan and Paul Fireman for 
their unwavering commitment and vision to bring a world-class course to 
Jersey City, New Jersey. Built on top of an old landfill, Liberty 
National offers sweeping views of the Hudson River and views of the 
Statue of Liberty nearly at every hole.
  The Firemans' dedication to bringing a world-class golf course to the 
area was never about a profit, rather, giving back to the game and the 
community. In correlation with the tournament, the Firemans announced a 
$5 million, 5-year commitment to the First Tee program, an 
international youth organization that promotes life skills and 
leadership through the game of golf.
  I congratulate the city of Jersey City and the Fireman family.

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