[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. _______________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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. <all>