Resolution No. 2640222
RESOLUTION NO. 2640
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING SEVEN YEAR OLD ELDRICK
"TIGER" WOODS FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS
IN THE SPORT OF GOLFING.
WHEREAS, seven year old Eldrick "Tiger" Woods, son of Earl and
Kultida Woods of Cypress, has achieved worldwide recognition with his
golfing talent; and
WHEREAS, as an eight-month toddler, Tiger first attempted to
develop his golfing swing with a cutdown putter; and
WHEREAS, when he was two years old, Tiger tackled his first hole
on the green in 12 and a 5 -putt at the Los Alamitos Navy Golf Course
and five months later increased his drive from 30 to 60 yards and shot
the first hole in 11; and
WHEREAS, Tiger's premiere appearance on national television was
on the "Mike Douglas Show" in 1978 with another celebrity golfer,
Mr. Bob Hope; and
WHEREAS, Tiger was three years -10 months old when he placed
first in the 9 and under class with 72 points at the Los Alamitos
Country Club Golf Course's Drive -Pitch -Putt Contest; and
WHEREAS, when he was four years old, he entered his first
tournament at Whittier Narrows, shot a 120 and was the youngest player
ever to play in the tournament; and
WHEREAS, at the age of six, Tiger scored a hole -in -one at the
Heartwell Park in Long Beach on the 85 -yard 12th hole, using an eight
iron, accomplishing a feat many veteran golfers fail to achieve in a
lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Tiger has been the subject of featured articles on net-
work television in the United States, as well as in Japan and
Australia, including appearances on "That's Incredible", the "Today
Show" and "Two on the Town"; and
WHEREAS, Tiger has also been featured in several publications
such as the California Golfer, Ebony and Golf Digest; and
WHEREAS, The Cypress City Council is very proud to have such a
precocious golfer as a member of the community who has brought distinc-
tion to the City of Cypress.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Cypress does hereby commend MASTER ELDRICK "TIGER" WOODS for his
outstanding golfing achievements and extends Best Wishes for all the
years to come.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress
at a regular meeting held on the 25th day of April 1983.
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RICHARD PARTIN, Mayor Pro -tem
CORNELIUS
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JOHN KANE_/� CouncilmanL"te
GERALD MULLEN, Councilman
ATTEST:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the said City Council held on the 25th day of April 1983; by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
U COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
O COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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CITY LERK 0 THE C OF CYPRESS
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