Bill Text: NY K00315 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Racing at Vernon Downs Casino Hotel

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-18 - adopted [K00315 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-K00315-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 315

BY: M. of A. Miller

        COMMEMORATING  the  70th  Anniversary of Racing at
        Vernon Downs Casino Hotel

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  recognize  the
achievements  of  those  individuals  and  organizations that contribute
substantially to the economic vitality  of  their  communities,  thereby
enhancing the economic well-being of the entire Empire State; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commemorate  the 70th Anniversary of Racing at Vernon Downs Casino Hotel
on Saturday, July 1, 2023; and

  WHEREAS, Harness racing debuted at Vernon Downs Casino  Hotel  on  a
revolutionary six-furlong oval; the first race on opening night, July 1,
1953, was won by Bob Abbe II; and

  WHEREAS,  The track, located in Vernon, New York, featured 24 barns,
each with 24 stalls  and  beautiful  natural  backdrop  with  hills  and
sprawling countryside; and

  WHEREAS,  Over  the  years, Vernon Downs racing has become known for
hosting prestigious stake races and drawing celebrities, like baseball's
Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford, and some of the best equine  names,  such
as  Bret  Hanover,  Ring  Eyed  Pete, Nevele Pride, Albatross, Niatross,
Moni-Maker and Bunny Lake; and

  WHEREAS, The company  will  mark  this  milestone  anniversary  with
celebrations  honoring  Vernon  Downs' long-running legacy of fast-paced
harness racing, ranging  from  a  slate  of  competitive  races  on  its
7/8-mile oval, to festive entertainment; and

  WHEREAS, This year, Vernon Downs' Opening Day is Saturday, April 15,
2023;  the  day will bring in countless patrons, both first-time excited
attendees, and long-time loyal guests, all ready to enjoy  the  weather,
food, deals, and fun that Vernon Downs consistently offers; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  with  great  pleasure  that  this Legislative Body
acknowledges this exceptional business, its contributions to  the  local
and  state  economies,  and its vibrant role in improving the quality of
life in its community, fully confident that it will  continue  to  enjoy
the  sparkling successes it has experienced thus far; now, therefore, be
it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Racing at Vernon Downs Casino Hotel;
and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Vernon Downs Casino Hotel.