[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 104 (Wednesday, July 14, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H5551]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO GEORGE STEINBRENNER

  (Mr. STEARNS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, as the owner of the New York Yankees, 
George Steinbrenner was known for his bravado. But to the people of my 
district, he was known as a gentleman horse farm owner and community 
leader. He had a tremendous impact on north central Florida. In 1969, 
he bought the 850-acre Kinsman Stud Horse Farm in Ocala. He was an 
active horse breeder and a successful local businessman. He also owned 
the Pinstripes Ramada Inn in Ocala. In addition, Mr. Speaker, he became 
one of the largest benefactors in the University of Florida's history. 
He built the George Steinbrenner Band Hall, and he helped found the 
large animal and equine programs at the University of Florida 
veterinary school.
  While most of the tributes to George Steinbrenner rightfully focus on 
his ownership of the New York Yankees, the people of north central 
Florida feel we have lost a great friend and a good neighbor.

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