HR 1955: "Women's Golf Day"; June 5, 2026; recognize
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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.
WHEREAS, golf education companies, club managers, teaching professionals, and amateur golf associations in Georgia work together to promote the game of golf by enhancing access to golf and raising public understanding and appreciation of the contribution of women to the state's business and golf communities; and
WHEREAS, the number of women playing and enjoying golf in Georgia is increasing at a rapid pace, and the popularity of golf among Georgia women is at an all-time high and still climbing; and
WHEREAS, according to the National Golf Foundation, 23 percent of all golfers are women; and
WHEREAS, as an industry, golf annually provides a major economic impact on this state, including $5.3 billion in direct, indirect, and induced economic output; $2.7 billion in labor income; $259 million in state and local taxes; and a combined $273 million in proceeds from professional and charitable events; and
WHEREAS, playing golf helps family members maintain a healthy lifestyle, with benefits including, but not limited to, burning up to 1,000 calories by walking between four and eight miles per game, reducing stress, and lowering cholesterol; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper to recognize the important contributions of women to the sport of golf in the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body join in recognizing June 5, 2026, as "Women's Golf Day" in Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.