WHEREAS, Smarty Jones was born on February 28, 2001, on Roy and Pat Chapman's Someday Farm in Chester County; and
WHEREAS, Smarty Jones is the offspring of Elusive Quality and I'll Get Along and named for Pat Chapman's grandmother Mildred Smarty Jones; and
WHEREAS, This amazing horse made a miraculous comeback after a tragic injury in the starting gate just 12 days into his training at Philadelphia Park; and
WHEREAS, Smarty Jones is undefeated in his career with two wins in 2003 and five in 2004 and became the first undefeated horse in over twenty-five years to win the Kentucky Derby since Seattle Slew; and
WHEREAS, With his win on May lst, Smarty Jones became only the second horse from Pennsylvania to win the Kentucky Derby; and
WHEREAS, With wins at the Belmont Stakes and Preakness, Smarty Jones could be the first undefeated horse since Affirmed (1978) to win the Triple Crown; and
WHEREAS, Smarty Jones has become a local and national celebrity having May 15, 2004 as Smarty Jones day in the Commonwealth and
Sports Illustrated
having Smarty on its cover; and
WHEREAS, If Smarty Jones wins the Triple Crown, Philadelphia should host a parade on Broad Street honoring Smarty; and
WHEREAS, Smarty Jones exemplifies a typical Philadelphian with his passion and hard work; now therefore
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, That we hereby honor and recognize Smarty Jones, for winning the Kentucky Derby.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Pat and Roy Chapman as evidence of the sincere congratulations and appreciation of this legislative body.
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