SR0249 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are pleased to recognize milestone events in Illinois communities; and

WHEREAS, A war is being conducted overseas by the brave men and women of our armed services, who have courageously put the defense of the United States of America above their own personal safety and comfort; and

WHEREAS, It is vital to the success of our troops that we show our support for their service and display our pride in their accomplishments; and

WHEREAS, Tee it Up for the Troops is a non-profit organization established in 2005 to support the fallen and disabled members of our armed forces and their families, as well as to honor all of our veterans and honor their sacrifices; and

WHEREAS, Tee it Up for the Troops has raised over $1,000,000, which has been donated to military family support programs across the country since 2005; in 2008, over 25 various programs were helped through Tee it Up for the Troops, providing scholarships, transportation, clothing, lodging, sports activities, and kids programs, among many other services; in addition, over 40,000 golf balls, along with clubs, netting, and mats have been sent to the troops overseas, where they have created their own driving ranges and golf holes; and

WHEREAS, The Friday closest to September 11th has been designated by Tee it Up for the Troops, Inc. as the "National Day of Golf" to salute all those that have answered the call of duty; and

WHEREAS, On August 31, 2009, the First Annual Tee it Up for the Troops Central Illinois Golf Classic will be held to support the Wounded Warrior Project, as well as families of Central Illinois servicemen and servicewomen that are currently serving and facing financial challenges as a result of their serving; the event will also establish 10 scholarships for children of financially challenged veterans; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate the date of September 11, 2009 as "Tee it Up for the Troops Day" in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Tee it Up for the Troops, Inc. as a symbol of our esteem and respect.