Senator Proos offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 156.

            A resolution designating June 2012 as Michigan Golf Month.

Whereas, The golf industry in Michigan has an annual $4.2 billion direct and indirect impact on Michigan’s economy; and

Whereas, Michigan has nearly 500,000 avid golfers and is No. 1 in the United States with the number of public golf courses; and

Whereas, The state of Michigan boasts almost 850 golf courses, many of which are championship and world-class golf resort facilities attracting travelers from far and near; and

Whereas, Golf Digest selected Michigan as the twelfth-best golf destination in the world; and

Whereas, Michigan has earned the reputation as America's Summer Golf Capital. It has been the host to national celebrity and professional golf events, including the Buick Open, Ryder Cup, PGA Championship, and the 2012 Senior PGA Championship; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby designate June as Michigan Golf Month. We encourage citizens and visitors to celebrate with any one of the many activities taking place at our beautiful golf courses from spring until snowfall.