[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 535 Introduced in House (IH)]






107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 535

  Recognizing Tiger Woods for his service to the Nation in promoting 
excellence and good sportsmanship, and in breaking barriers with grace 
      and dignity by showing that golf is a sport for all people.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 18, 2002

Mr. Baca submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                     Committee on Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing Tiger Woods for his service to the Nation in promoting 
excellence and good sportsmanship, and in breaking barriers with grace 
      and dignity by showing that golf is a sport for all people.

Whereas although Tiger Woods is only 25 years old and in his 5th full year as a 
        professional golfer, he has 9 major championship titles among his 
        victories;
Whereas Tiger Woods is the 5th player in history to win all 4 major 
        championships (Masters, U.S. Open, British Open, and PGA Championship), 
        joining the ranks of Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, and Jack 
        Nicklaus;
Whereas Tiger Woods can be compared with Jack Nicklaus as being one of the 
        greatest golfers of all time;
Whereas Tiger Woods has changed the standard by which we judge excellence in 
        golf;
Whereas Tiger Woods has broken barriers with grace and dignity by showing that 
        golf is a sport for all people, regardless of race, color, or creed;
Whereas Tiger Woods has inspired countless people of all ages, impressing upon 
        them that their hopes, dreams, and prayers may be achieved through hard 
        work, persistence, education, and good sportsmanship;
Whereas Tiger Woods established the Tiger Woods Foundation in 1996, which 
        financially supports communities and organizations that nurture family 
        values and adults' involvement in children's lives; and
Whereas the Tiger Woods Foundation Clinics give thousands of youngsters golf 
        lessons and also draw attention and support to the organizations that 
        allow inner-city children access to golf: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House recognizes Tiger Woods for his service to 
the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship, and in 
breaking barriers with grace and dignity by showing that golf is a 
sport for all people.
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