LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Green
Lakes State Park Golf Course

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize those
facilities within the Empire State that provide recreational opportu-
nities for residents and which have become an important part of the
history of our State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 75th Anniversary of the Green Lakes State Park Golf Course;
and
WHEREAS, Green Lakes State Park Golf Course is an 18-hole public
course located in Fayetteville, New York, designed in 1935, by innova-
tive golf architect, Robert Trent Jones; and
WHEREAS, Featuring rolling hills and majestic views, Green Lakes State
Park Golf Course offers an enjoyable and challenging course for golfers
of all skill levels; and
WHEREAS, The grand unveiling of Green Lakes State Park Golf Course
took place on May 28, 1936, and drew a crowd of more than 1,000 specta-
tors who were on hand to watch legendary golfer Gene Sarazen compete in
the course's opening event; and
WHEREAS, The first foursome to play at Green Lakes State Park Golf
Course included a mix of national and locally known golfers including,
Gene Sarazen, Larry Sovik, Emmett Kelly and Joe Patelli; and
WHEREAS, Local golf legend Emmett Kelly, served as head pro of the
Green Lakes State Park Golf Course from 1936 to 1965; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, several outstanding golfers competed at the
Green Lakes State Park Golf Course including, Sam Snead, Horton Smith,
Gary Player, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Jimmy Thompson, and John Daly; and
WHEREAS, Today, Green Lakes State Park Golf Course still remains an
outstanding and competitive public golf course, for golfers to learn or
perfect their games; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Green Lakes State Park Golf
Course; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Robert Hiltbrand, Regional Director, Central New York State
Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Region.