Bill Text: AZ SR1002 | 2016 | Fifty-second Legislature 2nd Regular | Introduced
Bill Title: Honoring the Phoenix Thunderbirds
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 25-13)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2016-02-01 - Introduced [SR1002 Detail]
Download: Arizona-2016-SR1002-Introduced.html
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REFERENCE TITLE: honoring the Phoenix Thunderbirds |
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State of Arizona Senate Fifty-second Legislature Second Regular Session 2016
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SR 1002 |
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Introduced by Senators Smith, Barto, Bradley, McGuire, Meza, Miranda, Pancrazi, Sherwood, Yarbrough; Representative Borrelli: Senators Allen S, Begay, Biggs, Burges, Cajero Bedford, Contreras, Dalessandro, Dial, Donahue, Driggs, Farley, Farnsworth D, Griffin, Hobbs, Kavanagh, Lesko, Quezada, Shooter, Worsley, Yee; Representatives Fann, Finchem, Kern, Lawrence, Livingston, Lovas, Meyer, Montenegro
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A RESOLUTION
honoring the phoenix thunderbirds and Thunderbirds Charities for exceptional community service.
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Whereas, the Phoenix Thunderbirds were established in 1937 with the purpose of assisting the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce in fulfilling its new role as a convention and tourism bureau by serving as a special events committee to venture into new fields; and
Whereas, the Phoenix Thunderbirds were originally established as a committee of five young executives; and
Whereas, on the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce's suggestion that the committee become an official group and expand its membership, each of the five original members selected ten additional members, creating a committee of 55; and
Whereas, Bob Goldwater, one of the early Phoenix Thunderbirds, recommended that the group sponsor a golf tournament, which is now known as the Waste Management Phoenix Open; and
Whereas, the Waste Management Phoenix Open quickly became a great success and has developed into one of the leading stops on the PGA Tour; and
Whereas, today, active membership in the Phoenix Thunderbirds is still limited to 55 individuals and requires a sincere interest in sports and a commitment to community affairs; and
Whereas, in 1986, Thunderbirds Charities was established as the charitable arm of the Phoenix Thunderbirds with the purpose of granting monies generated by the Waste Management Phoenix Open; and
Whereas, Thunderbirds Charities was created to assist children and families, help people in need and improve the quality of life in Arizona communities; and
Whereas, since its inception, Thunderbirds Charities has raised over $102 million for countless Arizona charities, individuals and other groups.
Therefore
Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Arizona:
That the Members of the Senate honor the members of the Phoenix Thunderbirds and Thunderbirds Charities for their outstanding commitment to serving the people of this state.
