110 HRES 1371 IH: Congratulating the Saratoga Race Course as U.S. House of Representatives 2008-07-23 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 2d Session H. RES. 1371 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 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

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.