[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1152 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1152

  Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of 
        golf and his commitment to excellence and sportsmanship.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 24, 2008

    Mr. Ferguson (for himself and Mr. Baca) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
                           Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Honoring Arnold Palmer for his distinguished career in the sport of 
        golf and his commitment to excellence and sportsmanship.

Whereas Arnold Palmer is an all-time great in the sport of golf, a highly 
        successful businessman, an outstanding philanthropist, and a devoted 
        family man;
Whereas Arnold Palmer's golf career spanned more than 50 years and included 92 
        tournament victories in professional play, of which 62 were in the 
        United States Professional Golf Association Tour;
Whereas Arnold Palmer was recognized as the Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the 
        Year in 1960 and the Associated Press Athlete of the Decade for the 
        1960s;
Whereas Arnold Palmer is a prostate cancer survivor and has served as an 
        important advocate for promoting cancer research and early detection;
Whereas Arnold Palmer's philanthropic generosity has touched thousands across 
        the United States;
Whereas Arnold Palmer's charitable endeavors span across the United States, from 
        the Arnold Palmer Prostate Center in Rancho Mirage, California, to the 
        Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies in Orlando, Florida;
Whereas Arnold Palmer possesses a charismatic personality and a sense of 
        kindness and generosity that has endeared him to millions;
Whereas the United States Golf Association has its headquarters in Far Hills, 
        New Jersey, in the 7th Congressional District;
Whereas United States Golf Association President Fred Ridley has said that 
        Arnold Palmer conducts himself ``with a gracious manner that has made 
        him the game's most eloquent diplomat''; and
Whereas on June 3, 2008, the United States Golf Association will honor Arnold 
        Palmer with the opening of the Arnold Palmer Center for Golf History in 
        the United States Golf Association Museum in Bernards Township, New 
        Jersey: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors Arnold Palmer for his outstanding career in the 
        sport of golf;
            (2) commends Arnold Palmer for his dedication to charity 
        and helping others; and
            (3) expresses support for the United States Golf 
        Association as it celebrates Arnold Palmer with the opening of 
        the Arnold Palmer Center for Golf History.
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