GOLDEN BEAR OF GOLF TO BE HONOURED BY CONGRESS

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Jack Nicklaus, shown at the 2013 Bridgestone Invitational, will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

JACK NICKLAUS TO RECEIVE 

CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL

FROM GOLF WEEK
By ANDY ZUNZ
The United States Congress passed legislation on Monday to award the Congressional Gold Medal to golf legend Jack Nicklaus.
The medal, an expression of appreciation to distinguished citizens, has been awarded to the likes of Neil Armstrong, Jesse Owens, Rosa Parks and Arnold Palmer over the past two centuries. The legislation is awaiting President Barack Obama's signature for approval.
"Jack Nicklaus is a legend, and without a doubt the greatest golfer of all time. Yet,  in addition to the Golden Bear’s career in golf, he is a dedicated philanthropist who has made a difference in communities across America," said Senator Rob Portman, a Republican from Nicklaus' native Ohio, who co-sponsored the legislation with Senator Sherrod Brown, a Democrat from Ohio.
Nicklaus, 74, the all-time leader in major-championship victories, with 18, was born in Columbus and played at Ohio State University
"I had the fortunate pleasure in 2012 to attend and participate in Arnold’s Congressional Gold Medal ceremony, and I witnessed how special and meaningful it was to him,” Nicklaus said. 
“I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to experience that, as well, and to be a part of a very special group of past recipients."