BILL ANALYSIS �
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
ACR 161 (Logue, et al.)
As Amended July 3, 2014
Majority vote
RULES 10-0
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|Ayes:|Gordon, Wilk, Brown, |
| |Ch�vez, Dababneh, |
| |Gonzalez, Hagman, Quirk, |
| |Ridley-Thomas, Waldron |
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SUMMARY : Recognizes the outstanding performance of California
Chrome during his remarkable run for thoroughbred horse racing's
Triple Crown, and, in particular, for his tremendous victories
in the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. Also,
recognizes the many Californians who are part of the ownership
group, breeding, and training cadre that led to his success and
would recognize the storied history of thoroughbred horse racing
in California. Specifically, this resolution makes the
following legislative findings:
1)California has a long and proud thoroughbred racing history
and in particular, the Central Valley has been the birthplace
of champions since the 1880s with California Chrome born and
raised at Harris Farms in Coalinga, continues that tradition.
2)California horse racing today accounts for an estimated 50,000
jobs, 148,000 thoroughbred horses, and a $2.5 billion impact
on the state's economy.
3)California Chrome, a chestnut colored horse as golden as his
home state, transcended thoroughbred horse racing to become an
international phenomenon not just with his brilliant speed and
winning ways, but due to his heart-warming story and the
people who make up his team; and, California Chrome became the
first California-bred colt to sweep the first two legs of the
Triple Crown.
4)Success is the result of teamwork and California Chrome's
campaign is no exception and Jockey Victor Espinoza guided the
colt to those six straight wins and assistant trainer Alan
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Sherman served as his father's right-hand man and accompanied
their Triple Crown candidate for six weeks on the road.
5)California Chrome's Triple Crown bid fell short when he
injured a hoof at the start of the 146th Belmont Stakes, yet
valiantly finished tied for fourth only 1 3/4 lengths from
victory, but that loss does not diminish his amazing
accomplishments.
FISCAL EFFECT : None
Analysis Prepared by : Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800
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