Political Quotes

“today I honor New Haven open chief executive officer Mike Davies, who was named a 2012 inductee of the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum, a nonprofit organization founded in 1954. The official induction ceremony will take place this summer, and so, very appropriately, the outdoor tennis season provides an opportunity to honor a man who has significantly influenced the game of tennis. He is truly an athlete and sportsman for all seasons. Other 2012 inductees include U.S. Gold medalist Jennifer Capriati, Brazilian top athlete Gustavo Kuerten, Russian star Yevgeny Kafelnikov, and three-time Paralympic medalist Thomas ``Randy'' Snow, all recognized in the Recent Player Category. Snow, who passed away in 2009, was a tireless leader for the disabled, inspiring many as a champion of wheelchair tennis. Spanish superstar Manuel Orantes and Australian champion Thelma Coyne-Long will be inducted in the Master Player Category. Nick Bollettieri, legendary coach and entrepreneur, and Eiichi Kawatei, a strong promoter of tennis in Asia, will join Mr. Davies in the Contributor Category. I was not surprised when I read that Mr. Davies taught himself how to play tennis and has used the same self-invented grip to swing his racket for the past 65 years. This anecdote is a perfect metaphor for how he, as an innovator, has transformed a game that so many Americans cherish. Although we remember him as a great player battling to the top as No.…”