[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 189 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 189

 Congratulating Michael Campbell for his victory in the U.S. Open golf 
 tournament and celebrating the relationship between the United States 
                            and New Zealand.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              July 1, 2005

     Mr. Smith (for himself and Mrs. Dole) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Congratulating Michael Campbell for his victory in the U.S. Open golf 
 tournament and celebrating the relationship between the United States 
                            and New Zealand.

Whereas on June 19, 2005, Michael Campbell, a citizen of New Zealand, won the 
        United States Golf Association's Open Championship (``U.S. Open'');
Whereas the U.S. Open was held at Pinehurst No. 2, one of the most storied and 
        difficult courses in professional golf;
Whereas Michael Campbell's even par 280 was 2 strokes better than any other 
        golfer in the field;
Whereas Michael Campbell showed great perseverance and resolve by becoming the 
        first golfer to come from behind to win the U.S. Open in 7 years;
Whereas Michael Campbell became the first New Zealander to win one of golf's 4 
        major tournaments since Bob Charles won the British Open in 1963;
Whereas New Zealand has long been a prominent fixture on the stage of 
        international sports, winning 2 of the last 3 America's Cup yacht races 
        and 3 gold medals and 2 silver medals at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games 
        in Athens, Greece;
Whereas the competitive spirit and success of these athletes is reflective of 
        the bravery and skill of New Zealand's seagoing indigenous explorers, 
        the Maori, of whom Michael Campbell is a descendent;
Whereas Michael Campbell's Maori-Scottish heritage is representative of the 
        great cooperation between, and harmonious blending of, Polynesian and 
        European cultures;
Whereas New Zealand was a staunch ally in every major conflict of the 20th 
        Century and its people made heroic efforts and enormous sacrifices to 
        help protect freedom and democracy throughout the world;
Whereas New Zealand has contributed regularly to international peacekeeping 
        operations, remains steadfast in their alliance in the fight against 
        terrorism and extremism, and continues to assist in the reconstruction 
        of Iraq and Afghanistan; and
Whereas New Zealand remains a close ally: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commends Michael Campbell for his outstanding 
        achievement in winning the U.S. Open;
            (2) celebrates Michael Campbell's victory as a proud moment 
        for New Zealand;
            (3) recognizes Michael Campbell's victory as an opportunity 
        to--
                    (A) highlight the strong relationship and rich 
                history between the United States and New Zealand; and
                    (B) foster greater collaboration and friendship 
                between these 2 great nations; and
            (4) expresses arohanui to the peoples of Aotearoa, our 
        friends in the Land of the Long White Cloud.
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