May 9, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2195 such needed repairs, achieve reasonable ties for critical-access hospitals to im- 2006, so I am delighted that this important terms for refinancing or build replace- prove the quality of health care in measure has reached the floor today. Mr. NEY, ment facilities. The FHA Section 242 rural America. the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Hous- Hospital Mortgage Insurance Program Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of ing and Community Affairs, is to be applauded has been a valuable tool for many hos- my time. for his efforts on behalf of rural communities. pitals seeking to rebuild or make im- Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- The bill would allow hospitals located in provements. self such time as I might consume. rural areas access to the Federal Housing Ad- Recently the program became avail- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express ministration (FHA) mortgage insurance pro- able to critical access hospitals. Crit- my strong support for H.R. 4912, the gram for hospitals, under Section 242 of the ical access hospitals are facilities cer- Rural Health Care Capital Access Act National Housing Act. These hospitals are lo- tified to receive cost-based reimburse- of 2006, along with Mr. FRANK who is cated in rural areas of the country, and are not ment for Medicare. This cost-based re- one of the cosponsors of this important always able to meet the bed capacity require- imbursement is intended to improve legislation. ments for critical care facilities. Thus, the bill their financial performance and there- This bill extends and exempts under would extend the exemption for another 5 by reduce hospital closures. the Hospital Mortgage Insurance Act of years, enabling rural hospitals to be exempted Despite the efforts of FHA, some 2003 small, rural critical-access hos- from critical bed requirements. challenges have remained for these pitals. This allows them to qualify for The bill addresses the mortgage insurance rural hospitals to gain access to the the Department of Housing and Urban needs of Critical Access Hospitals. These hos- critical access program. One of these Development section 242 mortgage in- pitals are rural hospitals with a maximum of 25 was a statutory requirement in section surance program. beds and must be 35 miles from the nearest 242 that at least 50 percent of the hos- This section 242 program is an impor- hospital. Another requirement is related to the pital’s adjusted net patient days must tant program which provides mortgage so-called ‘‘patient day’’ requirement. Under be used for acute medical care. While insurance for loans made for construc- Section 242, not more than 50 percent of a this requirement may be useful in tion, renovation and equipment of hospital’s adjusted net patient days could be urban areas, rural isolated commu- acute-care hospitals. To be eligible for ‘‘assignable to the categories of chronic con- nities such as those served by critical section 242 requires that at least half of valescent and rest, drug and alcoholic, epilep- access hospitals often cannot sustain the hospital’s net patient days qualify tic, mentally deficient, mental, nervous and separate independent hospitals which as acute care, which is referred to as a mental, and tuberculosis . . .’’ These are oner- provide acute care and nursing facili- Patient’s Day Test. ous requirements for small rural hospitals to ties. Small, rural hospitals sometimes meet. When we passed the Hospital Insurance have a hard time meeting these re- b 1500 Mortgage Act of 2003, it eliminated the patient quirements. This is because rural com- day requirement, but it expires on July 31, It is common for rural hospitals and munities often have hospitals and nurs- 2006. nursing homes to operate as a single ing homes combined in order to By supporting H.R. 4912 to extend the ex- unit in order to take advantage of sav- achieve savings by sharing facilities emption for another 5 years, we will be ad- ings related to cost-sharing of some and services such as pharmacy and food dressing an issue of major concern in rural services and staff. services. areas. Hospitals are far and few apart. Within To deny critical-access hospitals ac- The Hospital Mortgage Insurance Act many of our rural communities hospitals dou- cess to FHA mortgage insurance on of 2003 eliminated the so-called Patient ble up with nursing homes to meet these bed these grounds unfairly disadvantages Day Test for critical-access hospital, requirements, as well as to share in cost sav- these facilities that are desperately in but limited the exemption to 3 years. ings, to qualify for Section 242 mortgage in- need of capital improvements. The exemption expires on July 31, 2006. surance. H.R. 4912 removes another barrier to H.R. 659, the Hospital Mortgage In- Today only one hospital sought ap- health care in rural communities, and there- surance Act of 2003 amended section 242 proval under this exemption. This is fore, I urge support of the measure. of the National Housing Act and in- not surprising considering the length Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I have no ad- cluded an exemption that eliminated of time required for applying to the ditional speakers. I appreciate the gen- the so-called Patient Day Test for crit- program, particularly for small hos- tleman from Arizona’s leadership in ical-access hospitals, which allowed pitals with limited staff and resources taking up this legislation along with these rural hospitals to be eligible for to devote to such complicated proc- the cosponsor, Mr. FRANK, who feels FHA mortgage insurance. The exemp- esses. this is important for a lot of the hos- tion expires on July 31, 2006. H.R. 4912 As we all know, there are many small pitals in rural communities, and I yield would simply extend this vital exemp- hospitals throughout the Nation that back the balance of my time. tion for 5 years, which would give FHA need this kind of help. It is very com- Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I yield back and the Department of Housing and plicated, applying for this kind of a the balance of my time. Urban Development time to review the process. Nevertheless, this exemption The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. exemption’s impact and recommend to is necessary for small hospitals to have PRICE of Georgia). The question is on the Congress whether it should be access, and I state, to have access to the motion offered by the gentleman made permanent. section 242 programs. And it is impor- from Arizona (Mr. RENZI) that the I am a proud cosponsor of this impor- tant that they do have the access. House suspend the rules and pass the tant legislation, which will benefit 11 H.R. 4912, the Rural Health Care Cap- bill, H.R. 4912. critical-access hospitals in my home ital Access Act of 2006, would extend The question was taken; and (two- State of Arizona and three hospitals in the exemption for an additional 5 thirds having voted in favor thereof) my district: Page Memorial Hospital in years. During this time, HUD and FHA the rules were suspended and the bill Page, Arizona, Sage Memorial Hospital can review the impact and recommend was passed. in Ganado, located on the Navajo Na- to Congress whether the exemption A motion to reconsider was laid on tion, and Winslow Memorial Hospital should be made permanent. the table. located in the town of Winslow, Ari- Again, Mr. Speaker, I express my f zona. strong support for this bill. I would like to thank the Housing Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of BYRON NELSON CONGRESSIONAL Subcommittee chairman, Congressman my time. GOLD MEDAL ACT NEY, Ranking Member WATERS, full Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I have no Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I move to committee Chairman OXLEY, Ranking additional speakers, and reserve the suspend the rules and pass the bill Member FRANK and all of those who balance of my time. (H.R. 4902) to award a Congressional worked hard to pull this together for Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, l rise in strong gold medal to Byron Nelson in recogni- their support of this legislation. support of H.R. 4912, the ‘‘Rural Health Care tion of his significant contributions to Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Capital Access Act of 2006’’, of which I am an the game of golf as a player, a teacher, support this bipartisan piece of legisla- original sponsor. The Committee on Financial and a commentator. tion that would allow more opportuni- Services marked-up H.R. 4912 on March 13, The Clerk read as follows:

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:58 May 10, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.028 H09MYPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE H2196 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2006 H.R. 4902 (19) In 1994, the Golf Course Superintend- from California (Mr. BACA) each will Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- ents Association of America presented Byron control 20 minutes. resentatives of the of America in Nelson with the Award for The Chair recognizes the gentleman Congress assembled, outstanding contributions to the game. from Arizona. SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (20) Byron Nelson helped to develop the Tournament Players Course (TPC) Four Sea- Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Byron Nel- self such time as I may consume. son Congressional Gold Medal Act’’. sons at Los Colinas, Texas, site of the EDS Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Byron Nelson Championship and the Byron The Congress finds as follows: Nelson Golf School, into a world-class facil- of H.R. 4902, the Byron Nelson Congres- (1) Byron Nelson was a top player in the ity. sional Gold Medal Act, sponsored by sport of golf during the World War II era and (21) The EDS Byron Nelson Championship my friend from Texas (Mr. BURGESS). his accomplishments as a player, a teacher, is the only PGA tour event named in honor Mr. Speaker, while most people know and commentator are renowned. of a and traditionally at- Byron Nelson’s significant contribu- (2) Byron Nelson won 54 career victories, tracts the strongest players in the sport. tions to the game of golf, it is his hu- including a record 11 in a row in 1945, during (22) Since its inception, the EDS Byron Nelson Championship has raised $88,000,000 manitarian and philanthropic activi- his short 13-year career. ties that make him worthy of receiving (3) Byron Nelson won 5 majors, including 2 for Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Masters (1937 and 1942), two Professional Golf Centers, a nonprofit agency that provides this medal. The highest civilian honor Association (PGA) Championships (1940 and education and mental health services for Congress can bestow is this gold medal. 1945) and the U.S. Open (1939). more than 2,700 children and their families in Mr. Nelson is a golf champion, but he (4) Sports journalist Bill Nichols recently the greater Dallas area. is also a champion for the underprivi- ranked the greatest seasons on the PGA tour (23) In 2002, Byron Nelson received the leged. He has given his time, his talent for The Dallas Morning News and picked Ro- prestigious Donald Ross Award from the and his treasure to make this world a anoke, Texas-resident Byron Nelson’s 1945 American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) for his significant contribution to better place. Through the EDS Byron tour as the greatest season of golf in Amer- Nelson Championship, Mr. Nelson has ican history. the game of golf and the profession of golf (5) In 1945, Byron Nelson accumulated 18 course architecture. helped raise more than $88 million for total victories, 11 of which were consecutive, (24) The United States Golf Association the Salesmanship Club Youth and while averaging 68.33 strokes per round for 30 presented Byron Nelson the Ike Grainger Family Centers, a nonprofit agency tournaments. Award for volunteer service to the game of that provides education and mental (6) At the Seattle Open in 1945, Byron Nel- golf in 2002. health services to more than 2,700 chil- son shot a record 62 for 18 holes and the (25) In 2002, the National Golf Foundation dren and their families throughout our presented Byron Nelson with the Graffis world record 259, 29 shots under par for 72 Nation. holes. Award for outstanding lifelong contributions to the game of golf. Additional, the Byron and Louise (7) Byron Nelson is one of only two golfers Nelson Golf Endowment Fund has pro- to be named ‘‘Male Athlete of the Year’’ SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL. twice by the Associated Press: in 1944, when (a) PRESENTATION AUTHORIZED.—The vided more than $1.5 million in endow- he won 7 tournaments and averaged 69.67 Speaker of the House of Representatives and ment funding to Abilene Christian Uni- strokes for 85 rounds, and again after his 1945 the President pro tempore of the Senate versity in Abilene, Texas. season. shall make appropriate arrangements for the Further, since 1992, Mr. Nelson has (8) The honored presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of a been the honorary chairman of the Byron Nelson in 2004 by featuring an exhibit gold medal of appropriate design to Byron Metroport Meals on Wheels which pro- entitled ‘‘Byron Nelson: A Champion . . . A Nelson in recognition of his significant con- vides daily home delivery of hot Gentleman’’. tributions to the game of golf as a player, a lunches for the frail, elderly and chron- (9) Byron Nelson was selected for the teacher, and a commentator. 4 times—in 1937, 1939, 1947 and (b) DESIGN AND STRIKING.—For purposes of ically ill residents of Texas. 1965, and on that last occasion he led the the presentation referred to in subsection Mr. Speaker, Byron Nelson is a leg- United States Ryder Cup team as team cap- (a), the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter end in the game of golf, much noted for tain to victory over Great Britain. in this Act referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’) his unprecedented 11 consecutive wins (10) Byron Nelson was also a pioneer in the shall strike a gold medal with suitable em- in 1945, his five victories at major tour- golf business, helping to develop the golf blems, devices, and inscriptions, to be deter- naments, and his overall 54 career vic- shoes and umbrellas used today. mined by the Secretary. tories. (11) In 1966, True Temper created the ‘‘Iron SEC. 4. DUPLICATE MEDALS. Byron Nelson is one of the greatest Byron’’ robot to replicate Byron Nelson’s The Secretary may strike and sell dupli- players the game of golf has ever seen. swing in order to test the company’s equip- cates in bronze of the gold medal struck pur- Through his outstanding accomplish- ment, but the robot was eventually used for suant to section 3 under such regulations as club and ball testing by the United States the Secretary may prescribe, at a price suffi- ments as a golfer and a humanitarian, Golf Association (USGA) and many other cient to cover the cost thereof, including Byron Nelson has provided and shown manufacturing companies. labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and us what it is to be a United States cit- (12) Byron Nelson mentored many golf overhead expenses, and the cost of the gold izen. hopefuls, including 1964 Player of the Year medal. The time has come for Congress to and 6-time PGA Player of the SEC. 5. STATUS OF MEDALS. bestow on this gentleman an honor Year . (a) NATIONAL MEDALS.—The medals struck worthy of his lifelong accomplishments (13) Byron Nelson was one of the first golf pursuant to this Act are national medals for analysts on network television where his un- and what he has put forth to improve purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United the lives of those who are less privi- derstanding of the game in general, and the States Code. leged. golf swing in particular, was demonstrably (b) NUMISMATIC ITEMS.—For purposes of profound. section 5134 of title 31, United States Code, Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I urge my (14) Byron Nelson received the United all medals struck under this Act shall be colleagues to support this legislation. States Golf Association’s considered to be numismatic items. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of for distinguished sportsmanship in golf in SEC. 6. AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS; my time. 1974. PROCEEDS OF SALE. Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- (15) In 1974, the Golf Writers Association of (a) AUTHORITY TO USE FUND AMOUNTS.— America presented Byron Nelson with the self such time as I may consume. There is authorized to be charged against the Mr. Speaker, I stand in strong sup- Richardson Award for consistently out- United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund, standing contributions to golf. port of H.R. 4902, the Byron Nelson such amounts as may be necessary to pay for Congressional Gold Medal Act. We are (16) Since 1983, the Byron and Louise Nel- the costs of the medals struck pursuant to son Golf Endowment Fund has provided over this Act. honoring Byron Nelson for his accom- $1,500,000 in endowment funds to Abilene (b) PROCEEDS OF SALE.—Amounts received plishments in golf. He truly has set a Christian University in Abilene, Texas. from the sale of duplicate bronze medals au- legacy, not only for those of us who (17) Byron Nelson received the PGA Distin- thorized under section 4 shall be deposited have watched golf, but have partici- guished Service Award in 1993. This award is into the United States Mint Public Enter- pated in golf and have seen him during presented to an individual who has helped prise Fund. perpetuate the ideals and values of the PGA. this period of time. (18) Byron Nelson has served as an hon- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- He is a true champion. He is a teach- orary chairperson for the Metroport Meals ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- er, he is a course designer, and he is a on Wheels since 1992. izona (Mr. RENZI) and the gentleman commentator. But most of all, he

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:07 May 10, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A09MY7.086 H09MYPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE May 9, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2197 brought integrity to the game of golf. 1942; the Professional Golf Association Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I thank the For those of us that play the game, we PGA, that really stands for posture, gentleman from California for that aspire to be like him. Some of us would grip and alignment, Championship tribute, and I yield to the author of the love to shoot the rounds that he has. twice, in 1940 and 1945; and the U.S. bill for as much time as he may con- And some of us will probably never do Open once in 1939. sume, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. that. But at least we have those He won a total of 54 victories during BURGESS). dreams and the hopes that one day we his short 13-year career. He retired (Mr. BURGESS asked and was given can achieve what he has achieved. from full-time competition in golf at permission to revise and extend his re- I know that for many youth he has the age of 34 to buy a ranch in his na- marks.) been a positive role model and he has tive Texas. Can you imagine what he Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I thank set a good example. In addition, he has would have done on the Senior Tour if the gentleman from Arizona for bring- given back to the community by sup- he would have continued to golf, and if ing this bill to the floor. I thank the porting nonprofit agencies in the great- it was available for him to have par- gentleman from California for his er Dallas area. ticipated? He would have probably recollection of the deeds and the tri- Byron Nelson was also a top player in added additional tournaments on the umphs of Byron Nelson. the sport of golf during the World War Senior Tour, as well, but he decided to Back in Texas, we know Byron Nel- II era. He grew up near Ft. Worth, retire at the young age of 34. son by many terms: gifted athlete, phi- Texas, and first got involved in golf as After his playing days were over, lanthropist, and today, thanks to their a caddy. And that is inspiration when Byron Nelson continued to contribute efforts, we are going to know him by we see many of the movies that have to golf. He served as a coach, as a men- what he really is, a national treasure. occurred where ultimately be- tor to other players, including Tom b 1515 came, then, professional golfers. Watson, and as a role model for many And when you see someone, and individuals. He has also shared his He is a philanthropist. He is a gen- someone is caddying, you also learn knowledge of the sport as a television tleman who just happens to be an ex- how to hit the ball, pick up the club, analyst. cellent golfer. In fact, it is Byron Nel- give directions and learn just the Byron Nelson also was a pioneer in son who provided the marriage between course management and the integrity the golf business, helping to develop unparalleled athleticism and unparal- of the game itself. golf shoes and umbrellas used today. Of leled philanthropy. He did this at a local club at Glen course, I bought a couple of his golf I first became aware of Byron Nelson Garden Country Club. In fact, among shoes, a couple of his umbrellas that I as a child growing up in north Texas. I the other caddies that were there was still use on rainy days. am not a golfer nor have I ever pre- , another individual that we He has helped design world class golf tended to be, but my mother was. My admire very much, who also became a courses. Byron Nelson also helped to mother was a fan of ‘‘Lord Byron’’ champion golfer. But in 1927, Byron develop the Tournament Players back in the 1950s. And so much of it Nelson competed against Ben Hogan in Course, TPC, Four Seasons at Las was not because he was a famous golf- the club’s caddy championship, and he, Colinas in Texas into a world-class fa- er, but because of the gentleman that Byron Nelson, won that match. cility. That course is the home of the Mr. Nelson was. In 1944, he won seven tournaments, Byron Nelson Classic, and Byron Nel- As I grew older, I continued to hear averaging 69.67 strokes for 85 rounds. son’s Golf School. of the wonderful giving nature of Mr. Can you imagine what that is like? The Byron Nelson Classic is the only Nelson. He continually seeks to help And the average is 72 per course. That PGA tour event named in honor of a his fellow man. Over the decades, he means three strokes under, that he ac- professional golfer, and traditionally did not promote the game of golf; he complished during that period of time. attracts the strongest players in embodied a life of service. He was and And like I said, I only shoot a round sports. is today the most humble of men. Some once in a while of 68, but never on a The Byron Nelson Classic has raised of you may not know of all the great consistent basis, and for someone to do a total of $82 million for the Salesman- humanitarian efforts he has cham- it on a consistent basis for 85 rounds is ship Club Youth and Family Centers, a pioned, but that is because the man very difficult. He was named Male Ath- nonprofit agency that provides edu- himself shuns recognition for his gen- lete of the Year, but he would be even cation and mental health services for erosity. And the school that the gen- better than that. almost 3,000 children and their families tleman from California and the gen- In 1945 Byron Nelson had what is still in the greater Dallas area. tleman from Arizona referenced that considered today the best season ever So we are honored, not only to have the Salesmanship Club sponsors down by a male golfer. He won 18 different a great golfer but a good man and a in Texas, I have visited that school. It tournaments that year, including a re- man whose legacy will live on because not only serves the children there, but markable 11 in a row at one point. And he has contributed an awful lot to the it serves as a template, a model for that is something that you do not even sport of golf and contributed as a role other schools around the Nation. It is a see in a lot of the eras that are here model, too. living research laboratory for the right today. In the spirit of celebration, I have way to teach children. That season he averaged 68.33 strokes also introduced a separate piece of leg- Mr. Nelson has never limited giving per round for 31 tournaments. Again, islation that will honor the achieve- of himself and encouraging others to do imagine, 31 tournaments going under ments of and Tiger the same when it comes to helping oth- 72. Woods, each of whom has excelled in ers. His charitable work with the At the Seattle Open in 1945, he shot a golf and has contributed to the public Salesmanship Club of Dallas, the record of 62, and that is something that through significant charitable work, Metroport Meals on Wheels, and the I dream about. I probably will never ac- and both have served as role models creation of an endowment scholarship complish in my life, but one day, in my and inspiration to many others. fund are but a few of his leadership dreams I will shoot a 62 and under for Arnold Palmer once commented, roles. 18 holes, and a 259 and a 29 shots under ‘‘Byron Nelson’s accomplishment is a Thrust into the national scene in the for 72 holes. thing on the pro tour that will never be 1930s and 1940s for his golf prowess, Mr. In 1945, the AP again named him seen and will never be approached Nelson took a sport and helped to move Male Athlete of the Year. Only two again’’. So it is with pride that we it into the philanthropic giant that it golfers have received that honor twice. stand in honor of one of the true great is today. Since 1938, the PGA tour tour- He was selected for the Ryder Cup four heroes of golf. And his legacy will live naments have provided over $1 billion times, in 1937, 1939, 1947, and again in on forever; that is Byron Nelson. for their local charities. 1965, when he led the American team to Again, Mr. Speaker, I express my The Byron Nelson Championship, victory over the Britons. strong support for this bill. which is played this week in Irving, Byron Nelson won five majors, in- Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Texas, is the only PGA tour that is cluding the Masters twice, 1937 and my time. named for a specific player. The EDS

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:07 May 10, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09MY7.032 H09MYPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with HOUSE H2198 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE May 9, 2006 Byron Nelson Championship has raised should follow. His integrity and his leg- While these accomplishments are impres- over $88 million for the Salesmanship acy will live forever. I urge everyone to sive, Byron Nelson is also known as a great Club of Dallas since 1968, and I believe support this bill. philanthropist. with the ticket sales this year are Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance The Byron Nelson golf tournament has going to be very close to the $100 mil- of my time. raised well over $88 million to provide edu- lion mark. Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- cational and mental health services to thou- So why is Byron Nelson the only self such time as I may consume. sands of children and their families. golfer to have a tournament named Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman In addition, he has been involved as an after him? Because Mr. Nelson rep- from California. Mr. Speaker, I have a honorary chairperson of Meals on Wheels for resents the adage, ‘‘sportsmanship then good friend in Flagstaff, Arizona, a guy the Dallas Metroplex area. victory.’’ He understood that helping named Joe Galli who is a terrific golfer I believe Byron Nelson exhibits the qualities others was the only way to true victory himself and he was kind enough just to worthy of a Congressional Gold Medal. in life. inform me that my neighbor in Flag- His accomplishments on the golf course are Mr. Speaker, we lost my mother a staff is PGA pro Ted Purdy. He was the impressive, but his commitment to improving couple of years ago; but in her library 2005 Byron Nelson Classic champion and helping his community over several dec- I found a book, a book that Mr. Nelson last year. He defends that title this ades speaks to his character. wrote and published in 1995. In it he de- year. So from Flagstaff, Arizona, I I urge my colleagues to support this resolu- scribes many different facets and phi- want to thank you for allowing me to tion and grant Byron Nelson the Congres- losophies that have influenced him manage this bill today. sional Gold Medal. It is certainly exemplary of the fine over the years, and I would like to take Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I yield back spirit, that generosity, that philan- a moment to highlight a passage that I the balance of my time. thropic endeavor that this gentleman believe depicts the true character of The SPEAKER pro tempore. The has given to our Nation. So I congratu- Byron Nelson, a character that is in- question is on the motion offered by late the Nelson family. fused with his kindness, generosity and the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong his humility. He borrows a philosophy RENZI) that the House suspend the support of this legislation, authored by the from his days playing golf and applies rules and pass the bill, H.R. 4902. gentleman from Texas. it to life. The question was taken; and (two- Under the chapter called ‘‘Sports- It’s no secret that I enjoy the game of golf, and it’s no secret that I admire the achieve- thirds having voted in favor thereof) manship’’ from the golf tournament in the rules were suspended and the bill 1941 says: ‘‘Perhaps more than any ments of the greats of the game, and Byron Nelson certainly is one of those greats. In fact, was passed. other sport, golf remains a game of eti- A motion to reconsider was laid on quette and sportsmanship. Golfers are he’s something of a legend of the game. Much noted for his unprecedented winning the table. expected to abide by a traditional set streak in 1945, for his five victories at major f of rules and that sometimes means ei- tournaments, and for his overall 54 career vic- ther accepting a strange ruling that GENERAL LEAVE tories, it is not an overstatement to call Byron works against you or calling a penalty Nelson one of the greatest players the game Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- on yourself, even when no one else has has ever seen. He was twice named ‘‘Male mous consent that all Members may witnessed the indiscretion. That’s why Athlete of the Year’’ by the Associated Press, have 5 legislative days to revise and ex- they say golf is truly a game of char- a feat only accomplished by one other golfer, tend their remarks on H.R. 4902 and acter.’’ . Additionally, Byron Nelson was H.R. 4912 and to insert extraneous ma- Byron understands that it is not selected for the Ryder Cup four times, leading terial thereon. what people see you do that truly mat- the United States team as Captain to victory The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there ters, but that you know your worth over Great Britain in 1965. objection to the request of the gen- and you have done what you can do to He is also the only PGA professional golfer tleman from Arizona? help others in this world. You are to have a PGA tour named in his honor: the There was no objection. worth what you give back to the world. EDS Byron Nelson Championship. The World Most Members of Congress come here f Golf Hall of Fame honored Byron Nelson in not to be show horses, but to make a CONGRATULATING CHRIS CAR- 2004 by featuring an exhibit entitled ‘‘Byron difference in society. Byron was not a PENTER ON BEING NAMED THE Nelson: A Champion . . . A Gentleman.’’ leader in humanitarian causes that CY YOUNG AWARD WINNER FOR Byron Nelson’s accomplishments as a profes- raised millions for families for the THE NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR sional golfer are as impressive as his golf glory. Far from it. He shied away from THE 2005 MAJOR LEAGUE BASE- swing, and an inspiration to us all. acknowledgment of his work; but I be- Just as impressive are his achievements off BALL SEASON lieve, and so do over 300 Members of the links. They already have been well-de- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. this House, that the time has come to tailed here, but suffice it to say that Byron Nel- Speaker, I move to suspend the rules recognize the true giving nature of son is the perfect example of the unselfish and agree to the resolution (H. Res. Byron Nelson by nominating him for sports hero, the sort of hero that I and a lot 627) congratulating Chris Carpenter on the Congressional Gold Medal. of others wish there were more of, in every being named the Cy Young Award win- This generous man has been giving sport. ner for the National League for the 2005 back to America for over 90 years; and With that, Mr. Speaker, let me just say that Major League Baseball season. in recognition of these efforts, I am I support this legislation, and that I urge its im- The Clerk read as follows: honored to bring forth H.R. 4902, to mediate passage. award Byron Nelson, my constituent, H. Res. 627 Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Whereas Chris Carpenter of the St. Louis the Congressional Gold Medal. I rise today to honor a man who is a living leg- Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- Cardinals was named the Cy Young Award end to golf, Byron Nelson. winner for being the best pitcher in the Na- self such time as I may consume. Throughout his career, this Native Texan tional League during the 2005 Major League Mr. Speaker, I would like to add that has exhibited sportsmanship and a competi- Baseball season; not only did he touch the lives of many tive drive unparalleled by most athletes. Whereas during the 2005 season Chris Car- individuals, as I stated before as a posi- In 1945, Byron Nelson achieved 11 simulta- penter posted a record of 21 wins and 5 losses tive role model, but he gave of himself neous wins—a record that stands today. and an outstanding winning percentage of and he gave of himself to the commu- He has won the Masters twice, the U.S. .808; nity; and that is important when some- Open and the PGA Championship. He was Whereas in 2005 Chris Carpenter had an one plays the game with integrity and also the first winner of the Shell Houston earned run average of 2.83, one of the best in character that sets positive examples Major League Baseball; and Open in 1946. Whereas Chris Carpenter has demonstrated for many of our youth. And if you look He has been named ‘‘Male Athlete of the an outstanding ability to overcome injury at Byron Nelson’s contribution on the Year’’ twice by the Associate Press, and led and adversity and won the Player’s Choice golf course and off the golf course, he the U.S. to defeat Great Britain to win the National League Comeback Player of the truly is an example that all of us Ryder Cup in 1965. Year award in 2004: Now, therefore, be it

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