[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 902 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 902

To commemorate the 230th Anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga and the 
  significance this event played in winning American independence and 
  spreading the ideals of freedom and democracy throughout the world.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           December 19, 2007

Mrs. Gillibrand submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
                 to the Committee on Natural Resources

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                               RESOLUTION


 
To commemorate the 230th Anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga and the 
  significance this event played in winning American independence and 
  spreading the ideals of freedom and democracy throughout the world.

Whereas the victory at the Battles of Saratoga during America's Revolution 
        should forever be remembered as the place where a newly formed American 
        army overwhelmingly defeated a world-class British army, a victory so 
        powerful that it drew international allies and turned the tide to 
        ultimately win independence for the United States of America;
Whereas the victory is considered the ``Turning Point in the American 
        Revolution'', drawing international allies and turning the tide to 
        ultimately win independence for the United States of America;
Whereas the 1777 Battles of Saratoga are considered one of the 15 most important 
        battles in world history;
Whereas the 1777 Battles of Saratoga were rated worldwide as the ``most 
        important battles of the millennium'' in the New York Times Millennium 
        issue;
Whereas Saratoga National Historical Park is a significant historic site that 
        preserves and protects cultural resources associated with winning 
        American independence;
Whereas Saratoga National Historical Park honors those who served their country 
        and the causes for which they made their sacrifices;
Whereas Saratoga National Historical Park educates the public about the sites 
        and events related to the Battles of Saratoga and its legacy, which 
        inspires people throughout the world to this day; and
Whereas Saratoga National Historical Park combines a scenic and natural 
        sanctuary as well as a richly-monumented landscape significant in the 
        early commemorative movement to build a shared American identity: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the 230th anniversary of the Battles of 
        Saratoga, known as a significant event in American history;
            (2) recognizes that Saratoga National Historical Park is 
        hosting the commemoration of the 230th Anniversary;
            (3) calls upon the President of the United States to issue 
        a proclamation encouraging people of the United States to visit 
        Saratoga National Historical Park on the occasion of the 230th 
        anniversary;
            (4) encourages participation for all Americans to learn how 
        the Battles of Saratoga have left a lasting legacy about our 
        Nation's beginnings; and
            (5) commends the contributions of those who sacrificed 
        their lives at Saratoga for their belief in creating a free and 
        independent America.
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