[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 18025]
[From the U.S. 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 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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