[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1121 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1121

Commending Miller Motorsports Park, the county of Tooele, and the State 
of Utah for hosting the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) 
       Superbike World Championship May 29 through June 1, 2008.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 17, 2008

   Mr. Bishop of Utah submitted the following resolution; which was 
              referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Commending Miller Motorsports Park, the county of Tooele, and the State 
of Utah for hosting the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) 
       Superbike World Championship May 29 through June 1, 2008.

Whereas the Superbike World Championship is one of the top three professional 
        road racing series in the world (along with Formula 1 and MotoGP);
Whereas the competitors who participate in the Superbike World Championship are 
        of the highest talent and display remarkable ability;
Whereas motorcycling is enjoyed by more than 23 million Americans yearly and 
        motorcycle racing is becoming ever more popular in the United States;
Whereas holding the first Superbike World Championship race in America in four 
        years will enhance motorcycle racing in the United States and provide 
        Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele, and Utah the opportunity to be 
        recognized throughout the world;
Whereas Miller Motorsports Park is a world class road racing facility that has 
        shown a commitment to rider safety;
Whereas Tooele, Utah, will be an excellent host to the teams, riders, and 
        thousands of spectators who will participate in the Superbike World 
        Championship race weekend;
Whereas the race weekend will be the biggest international sporting event in 
        Utah since the Olympic Winter Games in 2002, and the most significant 
        racing event in the history of the State; and
Whereas the event will attract thousands of fans of motorcycle racing from all 
        over the world who will have the opportunity to experience all that Utah 
        has to offer, including remarkable natural scenery and premier outdoor 
        recreation: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) salutes the riders and teams that compete at a 
        professional, world-class level in the FIM Superbike World 
        Championship; and
            (2) congratulates Miller Motorsports Park, the county of 
        Tooele, and the State of Utah for hosting the FIM Superbike 
        World Championship.
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