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Congratulates Jon DePriest on receiving the 2024 National Patriot Award from the Professional Golfers of America (PGA)

Recognizes DePriest as Director of Golf Operations at Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville and a 39-year PGA member who has championed veterans' causes

Notes DePriest has raised over $900,000 for veterans' causes, served as a key PGA HOPE instructor since its inception, and launched a women's only PGA HOPE program that has graduated nearly 40 female veterans

Acknowledges DePriest's multiple awards including three Patriot Awards (2017, 2021, 2023), PGA Golf Professional of the Year (2015, 2024), and President's Plaque for Growth of the Game (2013)

Credits DePriest's leadership and moral character with inspiring peers and fellow PGA members to support military service and veterans' reintegration through golf