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          SENATE THIRD READING
          SCR 101 (Calderon)
          As Introduced  April 19, 2010
          Majority vote 

           SENATE VOTE  :32-0  
           
           ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, SPORTS    8-0                               
           
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          |Ayes:|Davis, Silva,             |     |                          |
          |     |Blumenfield,              |     |                          |
          |     |Charles Calderon, Gaines, |     |                          |
          |     |Gatto, Monning, Audra     |     |                          |
          |     |Strickland                |     |                          |
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          |     |                          |     |                          |
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           SUMMARY  :  Recognizes and supports the Northern California Golf  
          Association (NCGA) Foundations contribution to the underserved  
          youth of California.  Specifically, this bill resolution makes the  
          following legislative findings:

          1)The NCGA Foundation has been supporting underserved and  
            disadvantaged youth through golf since 1989 as the charitable  
            arm of the NCGA.

          2)More than $2.5 million has been expended in Northern California  
            on behalf of disadvantaged youth across various communities,  
            stretching from Fresno to San Luis Obispo to Sacramento and  
            north to Humboldt County.

          3)In 2009 the NCGA Foundation funded scholarships and grants for  
            youth programs, and subsidized 90,000 experiences on driving  
            ranges and 60,000 rounds of golf for the young people of  
            Northern California.  

          4)The sport of golf has become a beacon of light, with low-cost  
            opportunities for tens of thousands of young Californians to  
            excel both personally and professionally through the NCGA  
            Foundation efforts of supporting a continuum that extends a  
            wholesome, success-oriented life, through scholarships,  
            internships, and career opportunities.

          5)This resolution recognizes the NCGA Foundation's contribution to  
            the underserved youth of California and supports its efforts in  







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            teaching life skills and encouraging a productive and healthy  
            lifestyle through the game of golf.

           FISCAL EFFECT  :  None

           COMMENTS  :  According to the author, "For more than 20 years the  
          NCGA Foundation has been supporting many charitable organizations  
          throughout California.  Today, it's Youth on Course program  
          teaches golf to kids from low-income families who wouldn't  
          otherwise have access to the golf course or driving range.  The  
          program also teaches life-skills necessary for program  
          participants to become contributing and successful members of  
          society.  The NCGA Foundation has become a pathway for tens of  
          thousands of young Californians to excel personally and  
          professionally.  I am honored to author this resolution that  
          commemorates the wonderful work of the NCGA Foundation."

           Analysis Prepared by  :    Dana Mitchell / A.,E.,S.,T. & I.M. /  
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