[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 16]
[Senate]
[Page 23230]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN ROYAL

 Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise today in recognition of the 
100th anniversary of the American Royal. The American Royal is an 
annual Fall event that has contributed much to the Kansas City area 
over the last century. The Royal features world-class horse and 
livestock competitions; a top-ten PRCA indoor rodeo; as well as many 
educational and scholarship programs that foster the development of 
tomorrow's leaders. The American Royal is truly the Midwest's largest 
and oldest agricultural extravaganza. From the world's largest 
Barbecue, to the outstanding parade, music and comedy, to the elegant 
Concert of Champions, the Royal has something for every member of the 
family.
  Even though the Royal began in the 19th Century, it still plays an 
integral role in the community by providing a connection to Kansas 
City's rural roots and by celebrating the value of working in 
agriculture. For many, being a part of the Royal's livestock shows or 
rodeo can be the highlight of their career. Not only does the Royal 
offer agricultural competition, but there are also educational tours of 
their museum, scholarships and programs for college age youth.
  Mr. President, I am truly proud of the contribution the American 
Royal has made to Kansas City, the state of Missouri, and the entire 
country over the last 100 years. I wish the Royal well as they continue 
to be America's best agricultural expose' well into the next 
millennium.

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