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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are pleased to
3 recognize milestone events in Illinois communities; and
 
4     WHEREAS, A war is being conducted overseas by the brave men
5 and women of our armed services, who have courageously put the
6 defense of the United States of America above their own
7 personal safety and comfort; and
 
8     WHEREAS, It is vital to the success of our troops that we
9 show our support for their service and display our pride in
10 their accomplishments; and
 
11     WHEREAS, Tee it Up for the Troops is a non-profit
12 organization established in 2005 to support the fallen and
13 disabled members of our armed forces and their families, as
14 well as to honor all of our veterans and honor their
15 sacrifices; and
 
16     WHEREAS, Tee it Up for the Troops has raised over
17 $1,000,000, which has been donated to military family support
18 programs across the country since 2005; in 2008, over 25
19 various programs were helped through Tee it Up for the Troops,
20 providing scholarships, transportation, clothing, lodging,
21 sports activities, and kids programs, among many other

 

 

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1 services; in addition, over 40,000 golf balls, along with
2 clubs, netting, and mats have been sent to the troops overseas,
3 where they have created their own driving ranges and golf
4 holes; and
 
5     WHEREAS, The Friday closest to September 11th has been
6 designated by Tee it Up for the Troops, Inc. as the "National
7 Day of Golf" to salute all those that have answered the call of
8 duty; and
 
9     WHEREAS, On August 31, 2009, the First Annual Tee it Up for
10 the Troops Central Illinois Golf Classic will be held to
11 support the Wounded Warrior Project, as well as families of
12 Central Illinois servicemen and servicewomen that are
13 currently serving and facing financial challenges as a result
14 of their serving; the event will also establish 10 scholarships
15 for children of financially challenged veterans; therefore, be
16 it
 
17     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL
18 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate the date
19 of September 11, 2009 as "Tee it Up for the Troops Day" in the
20 State of Illinois; and be it further
 
21     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
22 presented to Tee it Up for the Troops, Inc. as a symbol of our

 

 

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1 esteem and respect.