Congress Honors Arnold Palmer
Congressional Leaders from the House and Senate gathered in the Rotunda to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Arnold Palmer on September 12, 2012.
“For Arnold Palmer,” House Speaker John Boehner said, “who struck his way into our hearts, the United States Mint has struck a gold medal, which Congress now presents on behalf of a grateful nation.”
Golfer Jack Nicklaus spoke at the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony in honor of Arnold Palmer on September 12, 2012.
Legendary rivals and friends, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer dominated professional golf.
Palmer’s Congressional Gold Medal states that he is honored for his “service to the nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship.”
Congressional Gold Medal presented to golfer and philanthropist Arnold Palmer.
Members of the United States House and Senate gathered in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, to present golfer and philanthropist Arnold Palmer with the Congressional Gold Medal.
Arnold Palmer is here today because, throughout his life, he has been a model of integrity, passion, and commitment,” said House Speaker John Boehner. “These are the attributes of a great golfer, and of course, a great American.”
Palmer, who won seven major championships and sponsors several charities, was honored for his “service to the nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship,” the medal states. He joins the likes of Jesse Owens and Joe Louis to become the sixth athlete to receive the award.