HR1713: HR1713 Golf Day; March 19, 2026; recognize

26 LC 112 3933 House Resolution 1713 By: Representatives Powell of the 33rd, Erwin of the 32nd, DeLoach of the 167th, Williams of the 148th, Rhodes of the 124th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 19, 2026, as Golf Day; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, golf is an extremely popular sport in the State of Georgia, and each year both2 national and international media turn to the Peach State for two of the most iconic golf events3 in the world: the Masters Tournament and the TOUR Championship; and4 WHEREAS, as an industry, golf annually provides a major economic impact on this state,5 including $5.3 billion in direct, indirect, and induced economic output; $2.7 billion in labor6 income; $259 million in state and local taxes; and a combined $273 million in proceeds from7 professional and charitable events; and8 WHEREAS, in 2022, Georgia's golf wholesale and retail businesses added $1.1 billion and9 $176 million respectively, highlighted by contributions from Br idgestone, PGA TOUR10 Superstores, and golf cart manufacturers; and11 WHEREAS, our state's golf courses and entertainment venues empl oy thousands of12 individuals and serve as local economic drivers, supporting mor e than 24,000 jobs and13 providing $1.8 billion to the economy; and14 H. R. 1713 - 1 - 26 LC 112 3933 WHEREAS, as the game of golf drives significant economic activi ty in this state and is15 enjoyed by many, it is abundantly fitting and proper that it be appropriately honored.16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that17 the members of this body recognize March 19, 2026, as Golf Day in honor of the sport's18 immensely positive economic impact on this state and encourage all citizens to enjoy it for19 themselves as a player, spectator, or both.20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized21 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the22 public and the press.23 H. R. 1713 - 2 -