IV 
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 win-
ning American independence and spreading the ideals 
of freedom and democracy throughout the world. 
Whereas the victory at the Battles of Saratoga during Amer-
ica’s Revolution should forever be remembered as the 
place where a newly formed American army overwhelm-
ingly 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 re-
sources 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 sce-
nic and natural sanctuary as well as a richly- 
monumented landscape significant in the early commemo-
rative movement to build a shared American identity: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the 230th anniversary of the 
Battles of Saratoga, known as a significant event in 
American history; 
(2) recognizes that Saratoga National Histor-
ical Park is hosting the commemoration of the 230th 
Anniversary; 
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(3) calls upon the President of the United 
States to issue a proclamation encouraging people of 
the United States to visit Saratoga National Histor-
ical Park on the occasion of the 230th anniversary; 
(4) encourages participation for all Americans 
to learn how the Battles of Saratoga have left a last-
ing legacy about our Nation’s beginnings; and 
(5) commends the contributions of those who 
sacrificed their lives at Saratoga for their belief in 
creating a free and independent America. 
Æ 
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