PRINTER'S NO. 683
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
91
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY SCAVELLO, BAKER, BROWNE, VOGEL, ARGALL, DINNIMAN,
BARTOLOTTA, HUGHES, TARTAGLIONE, BLAKE, BREWSTER, FOLMER AND
MARTIN, APRIL 30, 2019
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, APRIL 30, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Designating April 30, 2019, as "Pocono Raceway Day" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania has an extensive history of motorsports
of all types; and
WHEREAS, A range of businesses contribute to the economy of
this Commonwealth through investments in engineering, production
and sponsorship of motorsport vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Ranking among the top five states in the country for
racetracks in general, Pennsylvania is one of two states with
the highest number of National Association for Stock Car Auto
Racing (NASCAR) fans; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 20 Official NASCAR Members Club
chapters are located in this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is home to Pocono Raceway, a family-
owned venue in Long Pond, Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, Pocono Raceway, this Commonwealth's largest raceway,
has showcased motor racing and served loyal stock car fans and
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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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WHEREAS, Pocono Organics will house, train and employ
veterans through Rodale's award-winning "dirt therapy" program;
and
WHEREAS, Veterans may work and continue their service to
others through healthy and sustainable farming; and
WHEREAS, The Senate commends Pocono Raceway for its regional
and national partnerships; and
WHEREAS, The Senate affirms Pocono Raceway's long tradition
of highlighting the mission and sacrifices of our nation's
heroes; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate April 30, 2019, as
"Pocono Raceway Day" in Pennsylvania.
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