[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1029 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         June 19, 2008.
Whereas sports figures, through their perseverance, discipline, and good 
        behavior, can serve as examples of excellence, dedication, and devotion 
        to our youth;
Whereas Chi-Chi Rodriguez was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, on October 23, 
        1935, to an agricultural laborer and a housekeeper;
Whereas Chi-Chi joined the ranks of golf professionals at the age of 24, 
        reportedly standing at 5 foot seven inches and weighing 117 pounds;
Whereas Chi-Chi Rodriguez had a stellar career in the sport of golf, earning an 
        impressive record of 38 professional wins, including 8 PGA Tour wins and 
        22 Senior PGA Tour wins;
Whereas his Senior Tour records for most consecutive victories, at 4, and most 
        consecutive birdies, at 8, still stand;
Whereas in 1979, Chi-Chi Rodriguez helped create the Chi-Chi Rodriguez Youth 
        Foundation, and the Chi-Chi Rodriguez Academy in Clearwater, Florida, 
        which help thousands of low-income and disadvantaged youth reach their 
        life potential through educational opportunities and support programs;
Whereas in 1986, the Chi-Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation was awarded the National 
        Golf Foundation's Award for Best Youth Program in the United States and 
        the Robie Award for Humanitarianism presented by the Jackie Robinson 
        Foundation;
Whereas Chi-Chi Rodriguez was recognized by the Points of Light Foundation for 
        its youth and community service efforts;
Whereas Chi-Chi Rodriguez and the FBI Agents Association have organized the Chi-
        Chi Rodriguez G-Man Desert Shootout Tournament to raise funds for 
        college scholarships for the children of FBI agents killed in the line 
        of duty;
Whereas in 1989, the United States Golf Association granted Chi-Chi Rodriguez 
        its highest honor, the Bob Jones Award, in recognition for his 
        distinguished sportsmanship in golf;
Whereas in 1994, Chi-Chi Rodriguez was inducted to the first class of the World 
        Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame;
Whereas in 1992, Chi-Chi Rodriguez was inducted to the World Golf Hall of Fame;
Whereas in 1973, Chi-Chi Rodriguez was a member of the U.S. team that won the 
        Ryder Cup in Muirfield, Scotland;
Whereas in 1981, Chi-Chi Rodriguez was selected by the Northern Ohio Golf 
        Charities as its first Ambassador of Golf;
Whereas Chi-Chi Rodriguez has received countless other distinguished awards and 
        recognitions such as the 1974 Charlie Bartlett Award of the Golf Writers 
        Association, the 1981 Richardson Award of the Golf Writers Association 
        of America, the 1982 Father of the Year Award, the 1986 Card Walker 
        Award (Outstanding Contribution to Junior Golf), the 1986 Salvation Army 
        Gold Crest Award, the 12th Roberto Clemente Cup, the 1986 Byron Nelson 
        Award, the 1986 Hispanic Achievement Recognition Award, the 1987 Byron 
        Nelson Award, the 1987 Senior Tour Arnold Palmer Award, the 1988 Fred 
        Raphael Golf Achievement Award, the 1989 Old Tom Morris Award, the 1990 
        ``Caring for Kids'' Award, the 1991 Jackie Robinson Humanitarian Award, 
        the 1993 Civilian Meritorious Service Medal presented by the Department 
        of Defense, the 1997 International Network of Golf Award, the 1998 Ford 
        Achievement Award, and the 2003 Paul Runyan Memorial Recognition Award, 
        among others; and
Whereas Chi-Chi Rodriguez has authored and coauthored several books and articles 
        about golf, such as ``Chi Chi's Secrets of Power Golf'' in 1967, 
        ``Everybody's Golf Book'' in 1975, ``Chi Chi's Power Pack'' in 1982, 
        ``Every Golfer's Guide to Lower Scores by Chi-Chi Rodriguez'' in 1990, 
        and ``Chi Chi's Golf Games You Gotta Play'' in 2003, among others: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates Chi-Chi Rodriguez for his successes in the sport 
        of golf; and
            (2) commends Chi-Chi Rodriguez for his exemplary conduct as a 
        humanitarian and advocate for underprivileged youth.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.