[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 117 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 117

Honoring the contributions of Barbaro to the Commonwealths of Kentucky 
        and Pennsylvania and to America's horseracing industry.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 31, 2007

    Mr. Davis of Kentucky (for himself, Mr. Whitfield, Mr. Lewis of 
Kentucky, Mr. Chandler, Mr. Yarmuth, Mr. Rogers of Kentucky, Mr. Pitts, 
Mr. Shuster, Mr. Holden, Mr. Doyle, Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania, and Mr. 
Gerlach) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
              Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Honoring the contributions of Barbaro to the Commonwealths of Kentucky 
        and Pennsylvania and to America's horseracing industry.

Whereas Barbaro, the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, is recognized for his 
        contributions to the horseracing industry and for his accomplishments as 
        a world-class athlete;
Whereas Barbaro's owners, Roy and Gretchen Jackson of Lael Stables in West 
        Grove, Pennsylvania, are applauded for their work in raising Barbaro and 
        for their loyalty to Barbaro and his recovery, and honored for their 
        achievements in strengthening the thoroughbred racing industry;
Whereas Michael Matz, Barbaro's trainer and accomplished equestrian rider, and 
        Edgar Prado, Barbaro's jockey, are recognized for their accomplishments 
        in training Barbaro and for their skill in harnessing Barbaro's 
        athleticism;
Whereas Barbaro captured the hearts of those in the horseracing industry and 
        people throughout the world during his triumphant and decisive victory 
        at the Kentucky Derby on May 6, 2006, in Louisville, Kentucky, when he 
        became only the sixth undefeated horse to ever win the first leg of the 
        Triple Crown;
Whereas Barbaro suffered an untimely and heartbreaking injury to his right 
        hindleg on May 20, 2006, during the Preakness at Pimlico Race Course in 
        Baltimore, Maryland;
Whereas Dr. Dean Richardson, the chief of surgery at the University of 
        Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine at New Bolton Center in 
        Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is recognized for his dedication, 
        compassion, and superior skills as a surgeon during Barbaro's eight 
        month struggle to overcome his injuries; and
Whereas Barbaro, afflicted by a hoof disease that further complicated his 
        original injury, was put to rest on the morning of January 29, 2007: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors the historic achievements of Barbaro, his 
        unparalleled athleticism, and his unwavering spirit; and
            (2) remembers the legacy of Barbaro and thanks him for 
        capturing the hearts and imagination of racing enthusiasts 
        across the country and around the world.
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