Res 32-95 RESOLUTION NO. 32-95
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, NAMING THE LOUlqGE AT THE DELRAY BEACH GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE,
2200 HIGHLAND AVENUE, "TOMMY ARMOUR" IN RECOGNITION OF HIS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN PROFESSIONAL GOLF.
WHEREAS, Thomas Dickson Armour, born in 1924 in Edinburgh, Scotland, became a
naturalized citizen of the United States, and lived in Delray Beach for many years until his
death in 1968; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Armour established himself as a premier player, teacher and legend of
the game of golf, and was inducted into the Golf Hall of Fame in 1941; and
WHEREAS, he served as a professional at the Boca Raton Hotel and Club,
Congressional Country Club, Tam O'Shanter in Detroit, Medinah Country Club, and the Delray
Beach Golf Club; and
WHEREAS, Tommy Armour was uniquely responsible for the great popularity of golf in
America; and
WHEREAS, he was a champion drinker; and
WHEREAS, his drinking chair, "The Throne", was housed at the Delray Beach Golf
Club; and
WHEREAS, in view of his long term relationship with the Delray Beach Golf Club as
both a player and professional instructor, it is appropriate that Tommy Armour's
contributions be recognized, acclaimed and permanently recorded.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, in
recognition of his many accomplishments and the friendship given to the Delray Beach Golf
Club, does hereby name the Lounge at the Delray Beach Golf Course Clubhouse, "TOM24Y AR~OUR",
and said room in said building shall hereafter be known as same.
Section 2. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this 1~_~~~
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