April 8, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 60 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING MATTHEW VITAL FOR HIS WIN AT AUGUSTA

  (Ms. WILD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. WILD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Matthew Vital, an 
eighth grader from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and his entire family.
  Yesterday, Matthew became a national golf champion, winning the 
Drive, Chip & Putt national title for the boys 12 to 13 age group. He 
holed a difficult chip and drained a 30-foot putt at Augusta's 18th 
green, the same course where PGA professionals will compete at the 
Masters in a few days.
  The Morning Call, our hometown newspaper, features a great photo of 
Matthew that captures the focus and determination that he demonstrated 
in this tournament and has demonstrated throughout his already 
impressive golfing career.
  Mr. Speaker, I say to Matthew that the qualities that led him to this 
victory--a powerful work ethic and a commitment to setting goals and 
seeing them through--will serve him well not just on the course, but 
also in school and in every aspect of life: Keep working hard. Your 
family, your community, and your Congresswoman are proud of you. 
Congratulations.

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