[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11211]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   MICHELLE WIE WINNING HER 1ST MAJOR

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                           HON. TULSI GABBARD

                               of hawaii

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2014

  Ms. GABBARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a local Hawaii girl who has 
stormed the world stage of golf, and made our state proud as we have 
watched her grow and achieve. On Sunday, Honolulu-born Michelle Wie won 
the U.S. Women's Open, her first major in a long career that began on 
the lush golf courses of Oahu.
  The daughter of South Korean immigrants, Michelle started golfing at 
age four and by age 10 became the youngest qualifier ever at the USGA 
Women's Amateur Public Links Championship. In 2007, she graduated from 
Punahou School on Oahu.
  Whether pioneering her unique putting style or showing grace and 
determination under intense media spotlight and pressure, Michelle has 
shown she is an athlete beyond her years.
  Michelle, the people of Hawaii are cheering you on as you take your 
career to the next level, and continue to represent our state and the 
aloha spirit! Congratulations!

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