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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 417          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize May 6, 2025, as Golf Day in Texas; and          WHEREAS, A sport embraced by millions of Texans across all   ages and backgrounds, golfing provides recreational   opportunities that promote physical fitness, mental well-being,   and social interaction; and          WHEREAS, Texas stands as a national leader in the sport of   golf; proudly serving as the headquarters of PGA of America, the   state boasts more than 800 golf courses that span the state's   diverse and iconic landscapes; and          WHEREAS, The golf industry contributes significantly to   the Texas economy; in 2023, the golfing sector generated a total   impact of $14.2 billion and supported more than 107,000 jobs   while enriching local tourism and hospitality industries; and          WHEREAS, The state has a proud golf legacy, with 25 Texans   in the World Golf Hall of Fame and 102 Major Championships won by   Texans; Texas golf history is preserved through the Texas Golf   Hall of Fame museum and anchor sites in Frisco and San Antonio;   each year, many professional golf tournaments are held in Texas   as well as 15,000 golf-related charitable initiatives; and          WHEREAS, The sport is advanced in Texas by a strong   network of allied organizations, including the Northern and   Southern Texas Sections of PGA of America, the Texas Golf   Association, the Texas Golf Hall of Fame, the Texas Lone Star   Chapter of the Club Management Association of America, the   Lone Star Golf Course Superintendents Association of America,   and the Texas Alliance of Recreational Organizations; and          WHEREAS, Recognizing Golf Day in Texas provides an   opportunity to celebrate the sport's profound influence on the   state's economy and culture while encouraging more Texans to   engage in golf and to appreciate the sport's contributions to our   shared quality of life and its positive impact on Texas   communities; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize May 6, 2025, as Golf Day in Texas   and extend to all participants best wishes for a successful and   rewarding occasion; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in   honor of this special occasion.     Hancock                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 6, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate