A resolution memorializing and honoring the contributions of Byron Nelson.

Mr. President, I would like to take this moment to honor a dear friend and great legend who passed away on September 26, 2006. Byron Nelson leaves behind a legacy as the ``lord'' of golf and a true gentleman, and he will be dearly missed.

Byron Nelson was born to a cotton farmer on February 4, 1912, in Long Branch, TX. At the age of 10, his golf career began as a caddy at the Glen Garden Country Club in Fort Worth. While at Glen Garden, Byron sharpened his skills and put them to the test in a number of competitions, even beating out another future golf legend, Ben Hogan, in a caddy tournament in 1927.

Facing the labor shortages of the Great Depression, Byron decided to turn professional in 1932 at the young age of 22. By 1937, he had won his first Masters. In his 14 years as a professional, Byron won 54 sanctioned tournaments, including the Masters in 1937 and 1942, the U.S. Open in 1939, and the PGA Championship in 1940 and 1945.

As a hemophiliac, Byron was excused from military service during World War II, which allowed him time to perfect his game. In 1944, he won 13 of the 23 tournaments he played, and in the following year won a record 18 times in 31 starts. During his record season of 1945, Byron reached what is widely considered the least attainable record in golf: an astounding 11 victories in a row with a season scoring average of 68.33.

In 1946, Byron retired from the game of golf to his 673-acre ranch in Roanoke, TX. A true Texan, Byron had said throughout his career that his incentive for playing well was that he ``could see the prize money going into the ranch, buying a tractor, or a cow.''

In 1974, he was rewarded by the golfing community for his efforts on the course by being elected as an inaugural inductee into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Always humble about his talent for the game of golf, Byron once said, ``I know a little about golf. I know how to make stew. And I know how to be a decent man.'' Byron Nelson will not only be remembered for his golf game, but also for his graciousness and humility. Through his involvement, the EDS Byron Nelson Championship has raised over $94 million for the Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers, which has contributed more money for charity than any other event on the PGA Tour. Additionally, since 1983, the Byron and Louise Nelson Golf Endowment Fund has provided over $1.5 million in endowment funds to Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas.

Today we honor Byron Nelson and his outstanding achievements both on and off the golf course. My prayers go out to his wife, Peggy, and the Nelson family.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that appropriate committees be discharged from and the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following resolutions:

S. Res. 595, S. Res. 596, S. Res. 597, S. Res. 598, S. Res. 599, S. Res. 600, S. Res. 601, S. Res. 602, S. Res. 603, S. Res. 604, S. Res. 608, S. Res. 609, S. Res. 611, S. Res. 614, H. Con. Res. 384, S. Con. Res. 119, S. Res. 547, H. Con. Res. 175, and S. Con. Res. 101.

I further ask that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration en bloc of the following resolutions that were introduced earlier today: S. Res. 618, S. Res. 619, S. Res. 601, and S. Res. 621.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the amendments at the desk be agreed to, the resolutions as amended, if amended, be agreed to, the preambles as amended, if amended, be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid on the table, all en bloc.