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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For well over a decade, the North Texas Warrior Golf |
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Association has rendered invaluable service to veterans across the |
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region; and |
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WHEREAS, Matt Rosenberger, then a high school golf player, |
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established the North Texas Wounded Warrior Golf Association in |
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2011 for the purpose of supporting the Salute Military Golf |
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Association; Mr. Rosenberger and his father, Glenn Rosenberger, |
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subsequently hosted two fundraising golf tournaments; in 2013, the |
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first North Texas Warrior Golf Clinic took place, and the group |
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began offering other activities to veterans; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, the charitable organization is known as the |
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North Texas Warrior Golf Association and is led by an all-veteran |
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board of directors as a chapter of the Salute Military Golf |
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Association; headquartered in Flower Mound, NTWGA provides |
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rehabilitative golfing experiences in support of wounded veterans, |
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including those who deployed overseas in support of Operation Iraqi |
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Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom after the terrorist attacks |
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of September 11, 2001; and |
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WHEREAS, In carrying out its mission, NTWGA serves veterans |
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who have post-traumatic stress disorder as well as those who have |
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undergone amputations or have sustained traumatic brain and spinal |
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cord injuries, visual impairment, burns, or muscle and nerve |
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damage; through the therapeutic benefits of golf found in such |
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settings as clinics, lessons, and rounds played on courses, the |
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association is helping veterans overcome physical and mental |
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challenges while assisting them with social integration and the |
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transition to civilian life; the organization provides |
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participants with golf attire and equipment, and it holds its |
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signature event, an eight-week instructional clinic, each spring; |
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on September 22, 2025, NTWGA is conducting its 15th annual North |
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Texas Warrior Golf Association Mission Zero Classic; and |
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WHEREAS, All Americans owe a profound debt of gratitude to |
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those who have served with the U.S. armed forces in the defense of |
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our nation, and with its remarkable level of commitment, NTWGA is |
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helping to improve the lives of wounded veterans through the game of |
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golf; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the North Texas Warrior Golf Association |
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for its exceptional contributions to area military veterans and |
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extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best |
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wishes for continued success with their important work; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for NTWGA as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |