HR449 - Commending the North Texas Warrior Golf Association for its contributions to area military veterans.

      H.R. No. 449       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, For well over a decade, the North Texas Warrior Golf   Association has rendered invaluable service to veterans across the   region; and          WHEREAS, Matt Rosenberger, then a high school golf player,   established the North Texas Wounded Warrior Golf Association in   2011 for the purpose of supporting the Salute Military Golf   Association; Mr. Rosenberger and his father, Glenn Rosenberger,   subsequently hosted two fundraising golf tournaments; in 2013, the   first North Texas Warrior Golf Clinic took place, and the group   began offering other activities to veterans; and          WHEREAS, Today, the charitable organization is known as the   North Texas Warrior Golf Association and is led by an all-veteran   board of directors as a chapter of the Salute Military Golf   Association; headquartered in Flower Mound, NTWGA provides   rehabilitative golfing experiences in support of wounded veterans,   including those who deployed overseas in support of Operation Iraqi   Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom after the terrorist attacks   of September 11, 2001; and          WHEREAS, In carrying out its mission, NTWGA serves veterans   who have post-traumatic stress disorder as well as those who have   undergone amputations or have sustained traumatic brain and spinal   cord injuries, visual impairment, burns, or muscle and nerve   damage; through the therapeutic benefits of golf found in such   settings as clinics, lessons, and rounds played on courses, the   association is helping veterans overcome physical and mental   challenges while assisting them with social integration and the   transition to civilian life; the organization provides   participants with golf attire and equipment, and it holds its   signature event, an eight-week instructional clinic, each spring;   on September 22, 2025, NTWGA is conducting its 15th annual North   Texas Warrior Golf Association Mission Zero Classic; and          WHEREAS, All Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to   those who have served with the U.S. armed forces in the defense of   our nation, and with its remarkable level of commitment, NTWGA is   helping to improve the lives of wounded veterans through the game of   golf; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby commend the North Texas Warrior Golf Association   for its exceptional contributions to area military veterans and   extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best   wishes for continued success with their important work; and, be it   further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for NTWGA as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives.     Leach     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 449 was adopted by the House on March   31, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House