S*1028 Session 109 (1991-1992)
S*1028 Concurrent Resolution, By S.S. Martschink, H.U. Fielding, McConnell,
Passailaigue and Washington
A Concurrent Resolution to memorialize Congress and the President of the
United States to welcome the Ryder Cup Matches to the United States, and to
extend appreciation to the PGA of America for having selected Kiawah Island,
South Carolina, as the site for the prestigious 1991 Ryder Cup Matches.
05/30/91 Senate Introduced, adopted, sent to House SJ-24
06/04/91 House Introduced HJ-9
06/04/91 House Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial
Resolutions HJ-9
06/05/91 House Committee report: Favorable Invitations and
Memorial Resolutions HJ-28
06/05/91 House Adopted, returned to Senate with concurrence HJ-28
ADOPTED
June 5, 1991
S. 1028
Introduced by SENATORS Martschink, Washington, McConnell,
Fielding and Passailaigue
S. Printed 6/5/91--S.
Read the first time May 30, 1991.
A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
TO MEMORIALIZE CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE
UNITED STATES TO WELCOME THE RYDER CUP MATCHES TO
THE UNITED STATES, AND TO EXTEND APPRECIATION TO
THE PGA OF AMERICA FOR HAVING SELECTED KIAWAH
ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, AS THE SITE FOR THE
PRESTIGIOUS 1991 RYDER CUP MATCHES.
Whereas, the Ryder Cup Matches, one of the world's most prestigious
golf events, will be played at Kiawah Island, South Carolina, September
26-29, 1991; and
Whereas, this biennial competition between top golfers from the United
States and Europe has in recent years been treated as "Golf's Fifth
Major" placing it among the Masters, U.S. Open, British Open,
and the PGA Championship; and
Whereas, since 1927 nine to twelve of the best golf professionals in the
United States have assembled to form one team to compete against their
formidable European counterparts in one of golf's most celebrated, most
unique, and most memorable competitions; and
Whereas, the United States team will make a concerted effort in a
competition of epic proportions to return the Ryder Cup trophy to
America after an absence of six years; and
Whereas, more than two hundred million viewers in twenty-six countries
around the globe followed the 1989 Ryder Cup Matches at the Belfry
and interest is expected to increase in 1991; and
Whereas, this year, over-the-air and cable television on NBC and USA
Network will provide unprecedented coverage of the Matches in the
United States establishing once again an international network; and
Whereas, an estimated 25,000 spectators and more than 800 journalists
from around the world are expected to attend the Matches on-site from
opening ceremonies on Thursday, September 26, 1991, until the final
play on Sunday, September 29, 1991; and
Whereas, the Ryder Cup Matches will be held in Kiawah Island, South
Carolina, a sparkling jewel set in the rich blue waters of the Atlantic
Ocean just twenty-one miles south of historic Charleston; and
Whereas, Kiawah Island boasts a 10,000 acre resort with three
championship golf courses: Turtle Point designed by Jack Nicklaus,
Osprey Point by Tom Fazio, and Marsh Point by Gary Player; and
Whereas, Charleston is one of the most beautiful and historic cities in
America filled with rich Southern tradition as well as friendly and
hospitable citizens to help tourists enjoy both the history and beauty of
the city; and
Whereas, the State of South Caroling is honored to host the Ryder Cup
Matches in 1991 and extends our appreciation to the Ryder Cup and the
PGA for the opportunity to be associated with this prestigious event.
Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina, by this
resolution, memorializes Congress and the President of the United States
to welcome the Ryder Cup Matches and its participants and guests to the
United States, and extends appreciation to the PGA of America for
having selected Kiawah Island, South Carolina, as the site for the
prestigious 1991 Ryder Cup Matches.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
President, Vice President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and
to each member of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation.
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