| 1 | House Resolution |
| 2 | A resolution recognizing March 27, 2007, as "Professional |
| 3 | Golfers' Association of America Day" in Florida. |
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| 5 | WHEREAS, the Professional Golfers' Association of America |
| 6 | (PGA) was founded in New York City on April 10, 1916, with 35 |
| 7 | charter members and, today, is the world's largest working |
| 8 | sports organization, consisting of more than 28,000 men and |
| 9 | women golf professionals who are dedicated to the growth of the |
| 10 | game of golf, and |
| 11 | WHEREAS, the 1,300 golf courses in Florida host more than |
| 12 | 26,000 tournament events annually, attracting 2.11 million |
| 13 | spectators, and |
| 14 | WHEREAS, the golf industry in Florida is a major |
| 15 | contributor to the economy and to the well-being of the state, |
| 16 | providing employment for an estimated 72,000 people, raising |
| 17 | property values, helping to protect and enhance the environment, |
| 18 | and generating $120 million in tax revenues annually, and |
| 19 | WHEREAS, the PGA in Florida makes enormous contributions to |
| 20 | a wide range of community and charitable organizations, conducts |
| 21 | junior golf camps for tens of thousands of youngsters, holds the |
| 22 | Special Olympics National Golf Tournament and the National |
| 23 | Minority College Golf Championship, and conducts community |
| 24 | outreach programs that encourage the participation of anyone who |
| 25 | enjoys the game of golf, NOW, THEREFORE, |
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| 27 | Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of |
| 28 | Florida: |
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| 30 | That March 27, 2007, is recognized as "Professional |
| 31 | Golfers' Association of America Day" in Florida, and the PGA is |
| 32 | commended for its promotion of the game of golf and the |
| 33 | resultant positive impact within the state. |
| 34 | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that residents of and visitors to |
| 35 | the state are urged to take an afternoon to enjoy a round of |
| 36 | golf. |