TITLE: Congratulating Texas Terry of Lexington on winning the 2021 U.S. Kids Golf World Championship in the under-eight division.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Texas Terry of Lexington on winning the 2021 U.S. Kids Golf World Championship in the under-eight division.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Texas Terry of Lexington represented his namesake state with great distinction by winning the title in the under-eight division at the 2021 U.S. Kids Golf World Championship tournament, held July 29 to 31 in Southern Pines, North Carolina; and WHEREAS, Competing alongside 120 golfers from around the world, Mr. Terry turned in an exceptional performance, tallying a three-day total of 108 strokes over 27 holes; he opened with a tournament-best round of 34 and followed it up the next day with a 38, which placed him in a tie for first place entering the final round; with the crown on the line, he carded a 36 to capture the under-eight championship by one stroke; and WHEREAS, Mr. Terry's exciting victory followed close on the heels of an impressive showing earlier in the week at the Parent/Child World Championship at Longleaf Golf and Family Club, where he teamed with his father, Jim Terry; the duo recorded a round of 27 that included a remarkable pair of eagles and six birdies to win the one-day event by three strokes; and WHEREAS, Through hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Texas Terry has proven himself one of the best young golfers in the country, and he may reflect with pride on his outstanding accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Texas Terry on winning the 2021 U.S. Kids Golf World Championship in the under-eight division and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Terry as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Cole Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 122 was adopted by the House on September 2, 2021, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House