SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 58
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Ben Crenshaw, who has been named the 2017 Texas Legend
for the Eddie Lucio Scholarship Fund; and
WHEREAS, A native of Austin, champion golfer Ben Crenshaw
grew up playing with future greats such as Tom Kite, Bruce
Lietzke, and Bill Rogers; he attended The University of Texas on
a golf scholarship, and he became the first freshman player to
capture the individual title at a National Collegiate Athletic
Association Tournament; and
WHEREAS, Ben has won numerous professional championships
in the course of his celebrated career, including the 1984 and
1995 Masters Tournaments; his dramatic win at the 1995 tournament
will long be remembered by golf fans, as Ben earned his emotional
victory within days of losing his lifelong friend and mentor,
Harvey Penick; and
WHEREAS, In 1999, Ben served as captain of the United States
Ryder Cup team, and he led the team to the most stunning comeback
victory in Ryder Cup history; and
WHEREAS, Ben Crenshaw is a treasured citizen of the Lone Star
State; he has been honored with numerous professional accolades,
and he is the recipient of the 1992 Bob Jones Award, the highest
honor bestowed by the United States Golf Association; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Ben Crenshaw for
his outstanding career as a professional golfer and congratulate
him on being named the 2017 Texas Legend for the Eddie Lucio
Scholarship Fund; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 24, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate