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

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                      CELEBRATING THE 2019 MASTERS

  (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, this week in Augusta, Georgia, we celebrate a 
tradition unlike any other: bringing together the most elite golfers in 
the world to take on the prestigious Augusta National Golf Club for the 
first major of the year, the 2019 Masters Tournament.
  The first full week of April in my hometown of Augusta is always 
filled with excitement and great competition, creating one of the most 
electrifying atmospheres in all of sports.
  This year, I am thrilled that a new tradition has unfolded. This past 
Saturday, the inaugural Augusta National Women's Amateur took place at 
the famed Augusta National for the first time.
  I congratulate the entire field for their stellar performance and 
especially our women's amateur champion, Jennifer Kupcho.
  I also thank Chairman Ridley, the membership of Augusta National, and 
all the volunteers for their continued success in conducting the finest 
competition in sports and in growing the game of golf worldwide.
  This special week allows the world to get a glimpse into Georgia's 
12th District and the wonderful people who live and work there. I am 
looking forward to the final round on Sunday and the 2019 champion 
putting on that coveted green jacket. The tradition that encompasses 
the Masters is truly special.

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