June 2, 2011 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS, Vol. 157, Pt. 6 8631 descent who are making a difference in their known as the Tournament of Rose Parade— the 13th for the Greensboro College men’s communities and throughout our country. with a procession of flower-bedecked horses golf team. For this particular Friday the 13th, f and carriages, which became a tradition that the citizens of the Sixth District of North Caro- in 1898 was formally sponsored by the Tour- lina congratulate the Pride’s golf team for RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISH- nament of Roses Association. In 1891, Throop being crowned the NCAA Division III National MENTS OF FREDDIE AND ER- University was founded, later to become the Champions. NEST TAVARES California Institute of Technology (Caltech), and in the early 1900s many grand hotels On Friday, May 13, 2011, the Greensboro HON. COLLEEN W. HANABUSA were built. Some of the most accomplished ar- College men’s golf team took the course for OF HAWAII chitects settled in Pasadena, which became the final round of the NCAA championships, not on the grounds of Augusta, but those of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES known for its fine architecture, particularly the the East Course at Grandover Resort, located Thursday, June 2, 2011 Craftsman style, perfected by Greene and Greene—a significant example of which is the in Greensboro, North Carolina, also in our dis- Ms. HANABUSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 1908 Gamble House. Continuing to enjoy a trict. The day began with Greensboro College to recognize the tremendous accomplishments reputation as a tourist center and winter resort ahead of the second-place team by three of Hawaiian music legends Frederick until the end of the 1920s, many significant in- strokes. Pride junior Ben Nihart told the ‘‘Freddie’’ and Ernest Tavares and congratu- stitutions were built during this time, including Greensboro News & Record that, ‘‘We really late them for receiving the Hawaii Academy of the Rose Bowl Stadium, the Pasadena Play- wanted to get off to a good start because that Recording Arts’ Lifetime Achievement Award. house, the Grace Nicholson Gallery—now the puts more pressure on the teams that are be- The brothers were born and raised on Maui Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena City Junior hind us to try and catch up.’’ Early in the day, and from early on their passion for music and College District—now Pasadena City College, however, it seemed as if Friday the 13th creativity was evident. Over their distinguished as well as the Civic Center, consisting of the would live up to its billing as an unlucky day careers these two men helped popularize Ha- Central Library, City Hall and the Civic Audito- for the men of Greensboro College. waiian music throughout the United States and rium. The 1920s also saw the beginning of the The team from Illinois Wesleyan, which their innovations changed the world of music. Pasadena Civic Orchestra, and the Shake- eventually ended the tournament as runners- In his career, Freddie performed with some speare League. of the biggest stars of the era including Bing World War II set Pasadena on the path to up, came off the first tee playing well, chasing Crosby, Elvis Presley and Dean Martin. In the modern industrial growth, and led by Caltech hot on the heels of Greensboro College 1950s, Freddie was hired by guitar legend Leo and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) which throughout the front nine, a chase that cul- Fender to help design the Fender became focal points of development and re- minated with Illinois Wesleyan grabbing a one- Stratocaster, a guitar for which Eric Clapton search for the war efforts, the city evolved into stroke lead after 14 holes. commented, ‘‘I would challenge anybody to a center for industrial research and light man- That is when the Pride kicked it into high come up with a better design for a guitar. It’s ufacture of scientific and electronic precision gear, combining for nine birdies on the back about as close to being perfect as any electric instruments. In 1930, the Art Center College of nine. Spearheaded by Brock Elder of Greens- guitar can be.’’ For his contributions to the gui- Design was built, and in 1940, the Arroyo boro, a graduate of Vandalia Christian School, tar industry, Freddie was inducted into the Seco Parkway, the first freeway in the west, the Pride roared back from one stroke down, Steel Guitar Hall of Fame and the Fender Hall was completed. The 1970s were a period of running out to a six-stroke lead over the final of Fame. economic revitalization, along with an awak- four holes to claim the National Championship. Ernest was Freddie’s older brother and was ened respect for the City’s architectural treas- a versatile multi-instrumentalist. Ernest played ures, which led to the renovation of historic Elder fired a 67, coming in five under par for the steel guitar, ukulele, flute and piano, homes and buildings throughout the city. 1975 the day, and finishing tied for fifth overall in among many others. He was an accomplished marked the opening of the Norton Simon Mu- the individual championship. The Pride also songwriter, conductor and choreographer and seum. In the 1980s and 90s, the city’s election got solid performances from Ben Nihart, who his creativity and engineering skills led to de- system changed from citywide runoff to district shot a one under par 71, and Kirk Mitchell, velopment of the pedal device that led to the only elections and the City Board of Directors who shot a three over par 75, to help Greens- pedal steel guitar. His career included work was changed to the City Council, and between boro College claim the title. with the Harry Owens Royal Hawaiian Orches- 1970 and 2005, Caltech’s faculty and alumni Throughout the season, the Pride benefitted tra and Paul Page’s South Sea Serenade. garnered 14 of the institute’s 31 Nobel prizes. from solid performances by all of their team The Tavares brothers were true musical Today, Pasadena with its beautiful tree-lined members. The National Championship squad renaissance men, and as their careers show streets, historic neighborhoods and thriving consisted of Brian Critzer, Tres Currie, Clint they made a marvelous impact on modern business community, is home to 140,000 resi- Dillon, Brock Elder, Joshua Hudgins, Connor music. Freddie and Ernest Tavares are treas- dents. Kennedy, Josh Masterson, Kirk Mitchell, Josh ures to the state of Hawai’i. I am honored to represent the City of Pasa- Nichols, Ben Nihart, Gregory Pappas, and f dena, with its rich cultural heritage and world- Nick Peoples. The head coach guiding this renowned institutions. I ask all Members to A TRIBUTE TO THE CITY OF group of young men to the National Cham- join me in congratulating the residents of PASADENA pionship is Dirk Fennie. Pasadena on its 125th anniversary. f The effort and determination put in by the HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF men of the Greensboro College golf team was OF CALIFORNIA FRIDAY THE 13TH BRINGS GOOD clear; they began the tournament with one IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LUCK FOR GREENSBORO COL- goal in mind. Ben Nihart told the News & LEGE GOLF CHAMPIONS Thursday, June 2, 2011 Record, ‘‘I told my coach, and I said, I’m play- ing to win a national championship. I know ev- Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to HON. HOWARD COBLE eryone on our team was. There was no way honor the City of Pasadena, California upon OF NORTH CAROLINA we were going to let that slip away.’’ its 125th Anniversary. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1875, the area now known as the City of On behalf of the citizens of the Sixth Dis- Pasadena, was named for a word that means Thursday, June 2, 2011 trict, we honor and commemorate the effort ‘‘valley’’ in the Ojibwe (Chippewa) Native Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I am sure that ev- and determination of these young men on a American language. eryone is familiar with the famous Sunday not-so-unlucky Friday the 13th. The back nine After Pasadena’s incorporation in 1886, back nine ‘‘fireworks’’ of the Masters at Au- fireworks that brought the NCAA Division III paved streets, sewers, and electric street gusta National Golf Club, almost as familiar as National Championship to the golfers of lights were added, and so began the creation we are with the superstitions surrounding Fri- Greensboro College and the Sixth District of of the ‘‘Crown City.’’ On January 1, 1890, the day the 13th. Well, the final round back nine North Carolina will be remembered for years Valley Hunt Club initiated a festival—now fireworks were anything but an unlucky Friday to come.

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