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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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

 

 

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

 

 

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1 presented to Tee it Up for the Troops, Inc. as a symbol of our
2 esteem and respect.