TYCO ELECTRONICS` M A-COM TO SPONSOR MILLION DOLLAR HOLE IN ONE SHOOTOUT TO BENEFIT THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MUSEUM
Released on: April 3, 2008, 7:55 pm
Press Release Author: J.B. Kenna
Industry: Non Profit
Press Release Summary: Today Lone Star Leaderboards Golf announced that Tyco Electronics' M/A-COM business, a worldwide leader of critical radio communication systems, will be the title sponsor of their "Million Dollar Hole In One ShootoutŪ". The "Million Dollar Hole In One ShootoutŪ" will raise funds for the construction of the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C. and will take place on April 17-20, 2008, at Cypress Lakes Golf Club in Cypress, Texas.
Press Release Body: Today Lone Star Leaderboards Golf announced that Tyco Electronics' M/A-COM business, a worldwide leader of critical radio communication systems, will be the title sponsor of their "Million Dollar Hole In One ShootoutŪ". The "Million Dollar Hole In One ShootoutŪ" will raise funds for the construction of the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C. and will take place on April 17-20, 2008, at Cypress Lakes Golf Club in Cypress, Texas.
"Our company has always been committed to doing everything we can to highlight the heroism and honor of North America's law enforcement officers. It is our privilege to serve as a sponsor for this event in support of a museum that will recognize the outstanding service that these men and women perform everyday," said Dirk Young, manager, national public safety markets, Tyco Electronics' M/A-COM. "When complete, the National Law Enforcement Museum will serve as a great tribute to the brave men and women who have risked their lives to protect this country."
Former Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton serve as National Honorary Co-Chairs of the National Honorary Campaign Committee for the Museum, which has already raised more than $32,000,000 of the $80,000,000 estimated price tag for completion of the building by 2011. The Shootout, will be hosted by Lone Star Leaderboards and Mayor Pro Tem, Adrian Garcia, and emceed by Professional Golf Association (PGA) hole in one record-holder, Mancil Davis. The four-day event is expected to draw more than 1,000 golfers, all of whom will compete for the opportunity to win between $10,000 and the grand prize of $1,000,000.
For sponsorship and attendance information, please visit: www.amatterofhonor.org
About the National Law Enforcement Museum The National Law Enforcement Museum will be built on federal land across from the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Groundbreaking is projected for this year, with the Museum tentatively scheduled to open in 2011. The 90,000 square foot Museum will be the largest and most comprehensive law enforcement museum in the world. The exhibition space will serve as a hands-on interactive classroom where visitors can learn about the vital role law enforcement plays in our civil society.
About Tyco Electronics' M/A-COM Business Tyco Electronics' M/A-COM business is a leading supplier of critical communications systems and equipment for public safety, utility, federal and select commercial markets. M/A-COM products range from some of the most advanced IP-based voice and data networks, to traditional wireless systems that offer customers the highest levels of reliability, interoperability, scalability and security. Tyco Electronics is also a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of M/A-COM radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter wave solutions for the commercial wireless telecommunications, aerospace and defense industries. More information about M/A-COM solutions can be found on the Web at www.macom.com or www.macom-wireless.com.
Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, wireless systems and undersea telecommunication systems, with fiscal 2007 sales of US$13.5 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in industries from automotive, appliance and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With approximately 8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics\' commitment is our customers\' advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/.
Media Contact(s): LOCAL: Law Enforcement Ambassador, J.B. Kenna jb@amatterofhonor.org Event Website: www.amatterofhonor.org (713)-259-9312
NATIONAL: John Shanks, Director of Law Enforcement Relations National Law Enforcement memorial Foundation john@nleomf.com Website: www.nleomf.com (202) 737-8529
TYCO ELECTRONICS M/A-COM: Dave Hutcheson, Product Communications: hutchesd@tycoelectronics.com 434-455-9628
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