[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 448 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                         July 16, 2002.
Whereas The First Tee, a youth character building organization, teaches young 
        people positive values reinforced through the game of golf;
Whereas The First Tee is working to make the game of golf more affordable and 
        accessible to young people across the country;
Whereas The First Tee is implemented through a partnership of parents, civic and 
        corporate leaders, State and local governments, youth-serving agencies, 
        schools, and the golfing community;
Whereas community-based programs such as The First Tee play an important role in 
        educating youth in the positive values that build strong character;
Whereas, through the teachings of The First Tee Life Skills experience, young 
        people learn the importance of maintaining a positive attitude, 
        considering the consequences of their decisions, setting and achieving 
        objectives, holding themselves to high standards, and applying to their 
        everyday lives values such as responsibility, honesty, integrity, 
        respect, confidence, and sportsmanship;
Whereas the strong values that The First Tee teaches to youth will positively 
        impact their lives, their education, and their experiences in school;
Whereas the character traits youth learn in The First Tee Life Skills experience 
        and Annual Life Skills and Leadership Academy complement the character 
        education programs found in many schools;
Whereas these lessons are taught through a variety of golf-related exercises 
        designed to enhance fundamental golf skills while promoting strong 
        character;
Whereas these lessons will remain with participants for a lifetime, regardless 
        of whether they play golf professionally or as a hobby; and
Whereas The First Tee has established and incorporated 9 core values that 
        reflect the principles of character education, namely: confidence, 
        courtesy, honesty, integrity, judgment, perseverance, respect, 
        responsibility, and sportsmanship: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes The First 
Tee for its support of programs that provide young people of all 
backgrounds an opportunity to develop, through golf and character 
education, life-enhancing values such as honor, integrity, and 
sportsmanship.

            Attest:

                                                                 Clerk.