Bill 1028

                    Current Status

Introducing Body:               Senate
Bill Number:                    1028
Primary Sponsor:                Martschink
Type of Legislation:            CR
Subject:                        Ryder Cup Matches, PGA of
                                America
Date Bill Passed both Bodies:   Jun 05, 1991
Computer Document Number:       BBM/9497.JM
Introduced Date:                May 30, 1991
Last History Body:              Senate
Last History Date:              Jun 05, 1991
Last History Type:              Received from House
Scope of Legislation:           Statewide
All Sponsors:                   Martschink
                                Washington
                                McConnell
                                Fielding
                                Passailaigue
Type of Legislation:            Concurrent
                                Resolution

 Bill  Body    Date          Action Description              CMN
 ----  ------  ------------  ------------------------------  ---
 1028  Senate  Jun 05, 1991  Received from House
 1028  House   Jun 05, 1991  Adopted, returned with
                             concurrence
 1028  House   Jun 05, 1991  Committee Report: Favorable     24
 1028  House   Jun 04, 1991  Introduced, referred to         24
                             Committee
 1028  Senate  May 30, 1991  Introduced, adopted, sent to
                             House

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.