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110TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 902 

To commemorate the 230th Anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga and 

the significance this event played in winning American independence 

and spreading the ideals of freedom and democracy throughout the 

world. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

DECEMBER 19, 2007 

Mrs. GILLIBRAND submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 

the Committee on Natural Resources 

RESOLUTION 

To commemorate the 230th Anniversary of the Battles of 

Saratoga and the significance this event played in winning American independence and spreading the ideals 

of freedom and democracy throughout the world. 

Whereas the victory at the Battles of Saratoga during America’s Revolution should forever be remembered as the 

place where a newly formed American army overwhelmingly defeated a world-class British army, a victory so 

powerful that it drew international allies and turned the 

tide to ultimately win independence for the United States 

of America; 

Whereas the victory is considered the ‘‘Turning Point in the 

American Revolution’’, drawing international allies and 


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turning the tide to ultimately win independence for the 

United States of America; 

Whereas the 1777 Battles of Saratoga are considered one of 

the 15 most important battles in world history; 

Whereas the 1777 Battles of Saratoga were rated worldwide 

as the ‘‘most important battles of the millennium’’ in the 

New York Times Millennium issue; 

Whereas Saratoga National Historical Park is a significant 

historic site that preserves and protects cultural resources associated with winning American independence; 

Whereas Saratoga National Historical Park honors those who 

served their country and the causes for which they made 

their sacrifices; 

Whereas Saratoga National Historical Park educates the 

public about the sites and events related to the Battles 

of Saratoga and its legacy, which inspires people 

throughout the world to this day; and 

Whereas Saratoga National Historical Park combines a scenic and natural sanctuary as well as a richlymonumented landscape significant in the early commemorative movement to build a shared American identity: 

Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) recognizes the 230th anniversary of the 

3 Battles of Saratoga, known as a significant event in 

4 American history; 

5 (2) recognizes that Saratoga National Histor6 ical Park is hosting the commemoration of the 230th 

7 Anniversary; 


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1 (3) calls upon the President of the United 

2 States to issue a proclamation encouraging people of 

3 the United States to visit Saratoga National Histor4 ical Park on the occasion of the 230th anniversary; 

5 (4) encourages participation for all Americans 

6 to learn how the Battles of Saratoga have left a last7 ing legacy about our Nation’s beginnings; and 

8 (5) commends the contributions of those who 

9 sacrificed their lives at Saratoga for their belief in 

10 creating a free and independent America. 

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