[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 605 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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114th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 605

                        Honoring Arnold Palmer.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 29, 2016

    Mr. Toomey (for himself, Mr. Casey, Mr. Rubio, and Mr. Nelson) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                            on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
                        Honoring Arnold Palmer.

Whereas Arnold Palmer was one of the most popular professional athletes of all 
        time, known affectionately as ``The King'' for his civility, modesty, 
        and commitment to public service;
Whereas Palmer, with his charming personality and approachability, popularized 
        the game of golf, introducing millions of people in the United States to 
        the sport, many of whom became part of ``Arnie's Army'', a legion of 
        fans worldwide;
Whereas Palmer was born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, a small steel town at the 
        western base of the Allegheny Mountains, east of Pittsburgh;
Whereas Palmer learned the game of golf at Latrobe Country Club, where his 
        father Milfred ``Deacon'' Palmer served as the club professional and 
        groundskeeper;
Whereas Palmer lived in his hometown for his entire life, where he stayed 
        engaged in his community;
Whereas Palmer was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, a successful 
        businessman, and a humanitarian;
Whereas Palmer opened the Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve, dedicated to the memory 
        of his late wife, on the grounds adjacent to St. Vincent College;
Whereas Palmer served as honorary National Chairman of the March of Dimes Birth 
        Defects Foundation for 20 years;
Whereas Palmer owned the Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, Florida, which 
        hosts the Arnold Palmer Invitational to raise funds to benefit the 
        Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies and the Arnold Palmer 
        Hospital for Children, both of which are also located in Orlando, 
        Florida;
Whereas Palmer was a prostate cancer survivor and raised funds to support the 
        Arnold Palmer Pavilion, a cancer center near Latrobe, Pennsylvania;
Whereas Palmer was an amateur aviator who helped develop the airport in his 
        beloved hometown and served on the Westmoreland County Airport 
        Authority, which renamed the airport in Latrobe in honor of Palmer in 
        1999;
Whereas Palmer served his country for 3 years in the United States Coast Guard;
Whereas Palmer won 92 tournaments, including 7 major championships;
Whereas Palmer played in the Masters Tournament 48 times, winning in 1958, 1960, 
        1962, and 1964;
Whereas, in 2004, Palmer received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from 
        President George W. Bush;
Whereas Palmer was presented the Congressional Gold Medal on September 12, 2012, 
        in recognition of his service to the United States in promoting 
        excellence and good sportsmanship in golf; and
Whereas Palmer has received numerous other honors for his accomplishments in 
        golf and his service to his community: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) honors the life and legacy of Arnold Palmer for his 
        philanthropy, humanitarianism, and significant contributions to 
        the sport of golf; and
            (2) expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to the 
        family of Arnold Palmer on his death.
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