[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 107 (Thursday, July 16, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7652-S7653]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 214--CONGRATULATING LUCAS GLOVER ON WINNING THE 2009 
                   UNITED STATES OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT

  Mr. DeMINT (for himself and Mr. Graham) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 214

       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

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

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