[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2553]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           TRIBUTE TO BARBARO

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                         HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE

                              of delaware

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 29, 2007

  Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise today 
to remember the brave and heroic life of Barbaro. This magnificent 
racehorse connected with so many Americans because of his drive and 
determination.
  A Rocky Balboa figure, Barbaro continued to fight even when the odds 
were strongly stacked against him. While many veterinarians said that a 
horse could not survive with the type of injuries Barbaro sustained at 
the Preakness, he fought for over 8 months, greatly exceeding 
expectations. What followed the injury was an outpouring of support not 
frequently seen in our world today. Letters, donations and gifts came 
in from all over the world, all because of what this wonderful horse 
embodied.
  Barbaro had a strong connection to my home State of Delaware as he 
raced at Delaware Park and was trained by local trainer Michael Matz. 
The Barbaro story is an inspirational tale that will be remembered for 
generations. While a racing champion many times over, Barbaro's 
greatest talent was bringing people together and inspiring them.

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