TITLE: Congratulating Ben Crenshaw on being named the 2017 Texas Legend for the Eddie Lucio Scholarship Fund.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Ben Crenshaw on being named the 2017 Texas Legend for the Eddie Lucio Scholarship Fund.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Ben Crenshaw, who has been named the 2017 Texas Legend for the Eddie Lucio Scholarship Fund; and WHEREAS, A native of Austin, champion golfer Ben Crenshaw grew up playing with future greats such as Tom Kite, Bruce Lietzke, and Bill Rogers; he attended The University of Texas on a golf scholarship, and he became the first freshman player to capture the individual title at a National Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament; and WHEREAS, Ben has won numerous professional championships in the course of his celebrated career, including the 1984 and 1995 Masters Tournaments; his dramatic win at the 1995 tournament will long be remembered by golf fans, as Ben earned his emotional victory within days of losing his lifelong friend and mentor, Harvey Penick; and WHEREAS, In 1999, Ben served as captain of the United States Ryder Cup team, and he led the team to the most stunning comeback victory in Ryder Cup history; and WHEREAS, Ben Crenshaw is a treasured citizen of the Lone Star State; he has been honored with numerous professional accolades, and he is the recipient of the 1992 Bob Jones Award, the highest honor bestowed by the United States Golf Association; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Ben Crenshaw for his outstanding career as a professional golfer and congratulate him on being named the 2017 Texas Legend for the Eddie Lucio Scholarship Fund; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 24, 2017.