III 111th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 214 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 16, 2009 Mr. DeMint (for himself and Mr. Graham) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Congratulating Lucas Glover on winning the 2009 United States Open golf tournament.

Whereas, on June 22, 2009, Lucas Glover, a native of Greenville, South Carolina, won the United States Open golf tournament at the Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York; Whereas past United States Open champions include some of the greatest players in golf history, such as Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, and Tiger Woods; Whereas Lucas Glover shot a final round 73 for a 72-hole total of 4 under par, 2 strokes better than any other competitor; Whereas Lucas Glover showed great skill, patience, and will by withstanding the challenges of the weather and the course; Whereas Lucas Glover is the first native South Carolinian to win a men’s major championship in golf; and Whereas Lucas Glover brings great pride and honor to his family and friends, his alma mater Clemson University, and the citizens of South Carolina with his victory: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate congratulates Lucas Glover on the outstanding accomplishment of winning the 2009 United States Open golf tournament.