GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 296

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Sponsors: Representatives Morgan; and Devane.

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Referred to:  Rules, Calendar and Operations of the House.

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A JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING PINEHURST AS THE GOLF CAPITAL
OF THE WORLD.
Whereas, the Village of Pinehurst has a high quality of life and has achieved economic success; and
Whereas, Pinehurst's national and international reputation attracts national and international travellers to North Carolina; and
Whereas, the sport of golf is a vital contributor to the economy of Pinehurst, Moore County, and the State of North Carolina; and
Whereas, the Pinehurst Resort and Country Club is the largest golf resort in the world; and
Whereas, the Pinehurst Resort and Country Club has played a significant role in the development of golf in America; and
	Whereas, the Pinehurst Resort and Country Club is the site of numerous amateur and professional golf tournaments; and
Whereas, the North and South Men's Amateur Tournament, the longest continuous amateur golf event in the United States, has been held at the Pinehurst Resort and Country Club since 1901; and
Whereas, the Pinehurst Resort and Country Club is approaching its Centennial; and
Whereas, the Pinehurst Resort and Country Club's No. 2 golf course is recognized as one of the top 10 golf courses in the world; and
Whereas, Donald Ross, the father of American golf course architecture and the designer of Pinehurst No. 2 and many of the area golf courses, lived in the Village of Pinehurst;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1.  The General Assembly wishes to recognize Pinehurst as the Golf Capital of the World.
Sec. 2.  The Secretary of State shall send a certified copy of this resolution to the Mayor of Pinehurst.
Sec. 3.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.