[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 148 (Thursday, September 29, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S6279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             SENATE RESOLUTION 605--HONORING ARNOLD PALMER

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

                              S. Res. 605

       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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