[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 100 (Wednesday, June 30, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN RECOGNITION OF WESTERN RODEO DAYS IN FOLSOM

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                         HON. DANIEL E. LUNGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 30, 2010

  Mr. DANIEL E. LUGREN of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize Western Rodeo Days in Folsom, and call upon the public to 
join in the festivities and celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the 
Folsom Pro Rodeo.
  The Annual Cattle Drive, commencing tomorrow night, will travel to 
historic Sutter Street led by the second annual Running of the 
Bullipedes run followed by the Wells Fargo stagecoach and other 
entertaining events.
  This year is the Folsom Pro Rodeo's 50th anniversary and is being 
held at the Dan Russell Arena on July 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. The annual 
rodeo is a cornerstone of Folsom's link to its colorful past, and is 
thoroughly enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
  The 50th Anniversary highlights include all the traditional rodeo 
events such as saddle and bareback bronco riding, steer wrestling, team 
roping, barrel racing, and bull riding. There will also be special 
events such as a performance by the Painted Ladies Drill Team, the 
rodeo clowns, the crowd-pleasing mutton busting, the arrival of a 35' 
American flag via parachute, and an in-arena fireworks and laser light 
show.
  I would also like to commend the hundreds of volunteers and the 
community support that has made these events possible every year.
  I am pleased to recognize Western Rodeo Days in Folsom for their 
contribution to the area, and extend my best wishes to the Folsom 
Chamber of Commerce for a successful rodeo season.

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