SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 741
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Jordan Spieth on the occasion of his record-setting
victory in the 2015 Masters golf tournament; and
WHEREAS, Jordan Spieth won this prestigious event in just
his second attempt with a score of 18 under par 270, tying the
record for lowest score in the tournament's history; at 21 years
of age, he is the second-youngest golfer ever to have won the
Masters, one of golf's four major championships; and
WHEREAS, A native of Dallas, Jordan demonstrated his
potential for great success at a young age by becoming one of only
two golfers to win multiple United States Junior Amateur
championships; he went on to attend The University of Texas at
Austin, where he led the Longhorns to the 2012 National
Collegiate Athletic Association national championship; he won
his first professional tournament at the age of 19, becoming the
youngest golfer to win a tour event since 1931; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his historic Masters win, he
tied or established numerous records; he was the first golfer in
the tournament's history to reach a score of 19 under par, and his
28 birdies set a new Masters record; he was the first to lead the
tournament all four days since 1976, and he set 36-hole and
54-hole scoring records; and
WHEREAS, Jordan has risen to number two in the Official
World Golf Ranking; he is incredibly popular among golf fans and
his fellow competitors alike, and it is truly fitting that he
receive special recognition as he achieves this milestone in his
career; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend Jordan Spieth on his hard work and
dedication and extend congratulations to him on winning the 2015
Masters; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Huffines, Nelson
________________________________
President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 8, 2015.
________________________________
Secretary of the Senate
________________________________
Member, Texas Senate
________________________________
Member, Texas Senate