Political Quotes

“I am pleased to bring attention to the First Tee program. I appreciate the bipartisan support that this resolution has received. The First Tee program was a collaboration between the World Golf Foundation, the PGA tour, the PGA of America, the Tiger Woods Foundation, and many others who have helped to put this program together and to allow it to grow to the extent that it has. They have very ambitious plans to grow this operation to serve some 500,000 children by the year 2005. The program has integrated both sports and life skill lessons that teach character and instill common values in our youth. Because the First Tee's mission is broader than simply teaching kids how to play golf, their life skills curriculum includes community service and mentoring opportunities. These skills and activities also positively impact school experiences and the academic achievement of those who have been enrolled in the program. Last year we passed the No Child Left Behind Act to help improve all of our schools and to give every child in America a better shot at a good education.”