[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1371 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1371

  Congratulating the Saratoga Race Course as it celebrates its 140th 
                                season.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 23, 2008

Mrs. Gillibrand submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
          to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Congratulating the Saratoga Race Course as it celebrates its 140th 
                                season.

Whereas, July 23, 2008, marks the start of the Saratoga Race Course's 140th 
        season;
Whereas horseracing enjoys a history rich in tradition throughout the world;
Whereas the Saratoga Race Course welcomes the best thoroughbreds from across the 
        world;
Whereas the Saratoga Race Course has the highest total attendance of any New 
        York thoroughbred racetrack, despite having the shortest season;
Whereas the Saratoga Race Course is the oldest organized sporting venue in the 
        United States;
Whereas many of the Nation's top thoroughbreds have raced at the Saratoga Race 
        Course, including Man o' War, Cigar, Secretariat, and Affirmed;
Whereas the Saratoga Race Course welcomes an average of nearly 30,000 visitors 
        per day throughout its race season;
Whereas 2008 marks the 139th running of the Travers Stakes, the oldest major 
        thoroughbred race for 3-year-old horses in the United States;
Whereas the Saratoga Race Course has a total economic impact of approximately 
        $200,000,000 throughout Saratoga County and the surrounding communities;
Whereas the Saratoga Race Course contributes more than 2,500 jobs to Saratoga 
        Springs and the surrounding area;
Whereas Saratoga Springs during racing season is a top destination for tourists 
        from around the world;
Whereas the Saratoga Race Course has added modern technology while still 
        maintaining its Victorian charm and original traditions; and
Whereas the Saratoga Race Course is the oldest continuously-operating 
        thoroughbred race track in the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates the Saratoga Race Course as it celebrates 
        its 140th season;
            (2) encourages all people in the United States to spend an 
        electrifying day at the races; and
            (3) recognizes the Saratoga Race Course's important place 
        in horseracing history.
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