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J1517Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor PGA at Bethpage

Official title

“Celebrating the 101st playing of the PGA Championship on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York, from May 13-19, 2019”

Sponsor Kevin ThomasSD-6
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution celebrates the 101st PGA Championship held at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York, in May 2019.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the significance of New York as a sports venue. , reinforcing the state's reputation for hosting major international events and boosting local pride in its facilities, like Bethpage State Park.

  2. Acknowledges economic and community impacts. , as hosting a major championship typically brings tourism, increased business for local vendors, and broader visibility for the region.

  3. Emphasizes the championship's role in professional golf. , noting how the event affects player careers (e.g., winner exemptions and tour memberships), which can attract top talent and further elevate the tournament’s prestige.

  4. Recognizes sustained excellence and tradition in sport. , underlining the social and cultural value of major sporting events to community well-being and state identity.

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Honor PGA at Bethpage

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kevin Thomas

Senator · Senate District 6

Chair, Consumer Protection

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 1517 BY: Senator THOMAS CELEBRATING the 101st playing of the PGA Championship on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York, from May 13-19, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commemorate… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 1517 BY: Senator THOMAS CELEBRATING the 101st playing of the PGA Championship on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York, from May 13-19, 2019 WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commemorate those sporting events of historical significance which add strength, vigor and inspiration to the quality of life in the communities of the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to celebrate the 101st playing of the PGA Championship on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York, from May 13-19, 2019; and WHEREAS, Hosted by the Professional Golfers' Association of America, the PGA Championship is one of the four major championships in professional golf, and is an official money event on the PGA Tour, European Tour, and Japan Golf Tour; and WHEREAS, The 2019 Championship will establish a new place within golf's major championship rotation, becoming the second of four annual events and moving from August to May; and WHEREAS, In line with the other majors, winning the PGA Championship gains privileges which improve career security; PGA champions are automatically invited to play in the other three majors, Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, and The Open Championship, and The Players Championship for the next five years, and are eligible for the PGA Championship for life; and WHEREAS, Champions also receive membership on the PGA Tour for the following five seasons and on the European Tour for the following seven seasons; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those sporting events which enhance the well-being and vitality of its community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to celebrate the 101st playing of the PGA Championship on the Black Course at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York, from May 13-19, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Professional Golfers' Association of America.

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