guests since 1968; and
WHEREAS, An IndyCar event and two Monster Energy NASCAR Cup
Series events are scheduled each year; and
WHEREAS, Pocono Raceway is our nation's first and only
professional sports organization to operate an internal
Department of Military Affairs; and
WHEREAS, Through focus and innovation, Pocono Raceway
supports morale and extends appreciation to United States Armed
Forces members and veterans, remembers POWs/MIAs and connects
the military to each aspect of the raceway experience; and
WHEREAS, "A Salute to Armed Services" features enlistment
ceremonies, Gold Star Family memorial services and Army Golden
Knights flyovers as part of pre-race activities; and
WHEREAS, These activities further incorporate active-duty
military escorts and the use of Humvees for driver
introductions; and
WHEREAS, All service branches may set up booths throughout
the track, welcoming families and recruiting new service
members; and
WHEREAS, Pocono Raceway gives free or reduced tickets to
service members and their families through its "One Team"
platform; and
WHEREAS, The Mattioli Family visits military bases nationwide
to expand and adapt this platform; and
WHEREAS, Pocono Raceway supports veterans organizations such
as VFW lodges, Valor House, PA Wounded Warriors, Segs4Vets,
VAREP and Keystone Warriors; and
WHEREAS, In 2019, Pocono Raceway is opening Pocono Organics,
a premier indoor organics facility developed in partnership with
the Rodale Institute; and
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