III 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 189 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 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

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.