110 HRES 117 IH: Honoring the contributions of Barbaro to U.S. House of Representatives 2007-01-31 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IV 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 117 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 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

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.