Congressman Paul Tonko sent a letter to President Barack Obama Wednesday requesting that the White House hold an official ceremony honoring Triple Crown winner American Pharoah (Pioneerof the Nile) and his connections.
The letter reads in part, “Welcoming athletes who have reached the pinnacle of their sport to the White House is a time-honored tradition. As the first Triple Crown winner since 1978, honoring American Pharoah and the team that helped lead him to victory at a White House ceremony would continue this tradition and would celebrate the lasting cultural and economic impact horseracing has had across the country.”
Tonko is also in the process of introducing a bill to create uniform drug and medication standards in Thoroughbred racing.
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