HR1955: HR1955 "Women's Golf Day"; June 5, 2026; recognize

26 LC 112 4093 House Resolution 1955 By: Representatives Jones of the 60th, Powell of the 33rd, and Carter of the 93rd A RESOLUTION Recognizing June 5, 2026, as "Women's Golf Day" in Georgia; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, golf education companies, club managers, teaching professionals, and amateur2 golf associations in Georgia work together to promote the game of golf by enhancing access3 to golf and raising public understanding and appreciation of the contribution of women to the4 state's business and golf communities; and5 WHEREAS, the number of women playing and enjoying golf in Georgia is increasing at a6 rapid pace, and the popularity of golf among Georgia women is at an all-time high and still7 climbing; and8 WHEREAS, according to the National Golf Foundation, 23 percent of all golfers are women;9 and10 WHEREAS, as an industry, golf annually provides a major economic impact on this state,11 including $5.3 billion in direct, indirect, and induced economic output; $2.7 billion in labor12 income; $259 million in state and local taxes; and a combined $273 million in proceeds from13 professional and charitable events; and14 H. R. 1955 - 1 - 26 LC 112 4093 WHEREAS, playing golf helps family members maintain a healthy lifestyle, with benefits15 including, but not limited to, burning up to 1,000 calories by walking between four and eight16 miles per game, reducing stress, and lowering cholesterol; and17 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize the important contributions of 18 women to the sport of golf in the State of Georgia.19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that20 the members of this body join in recognizing June 5, 2026, as " Women's Golf Day" in21 Georgia.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized23 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the24 public and the press.25 H. R. 1955 - 2 -