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2021 2021
ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
FIRST SESSION
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 93
Introduced by Aguilar, 35; Kolterman, 24.
WHEREAS, jockey Armando Martinez achieved his 2,000th win in a Thoroughbred race on April 3rd, 2021, at Fonner Park; and WHEREAS, over the course of Armando Martinez's 17,953 career races, his mounts have earned more than $11.7 million; and WHEREAS, Armando Martinez reached his 2,000th Thoroughbred win riding Upperclassman, owned and trained by Mark Hibdon, with a time of 46.60 seconds in the four-furlong claiming dash; and WHEREAS, Armando Martinez grew up in Calvillo, Mexico, and immigrated to
the United States at the age of 13, working as a jockey in California, Montana,
Nebraska, and Kentucky; and WHEREAS, Armando Martinez reached this incredible career milestone with the support of his family, his wife Kelli Martinez, and the many Thoroughbred breeders, trainers, and owners who contributed to his success; and WHEREAS, Armando Martinez is a testament to the values of dedication,
integrity, and perseverance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH
LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, FIRST SESSION:
1. That the Legislature congratulates jockey Armando Martinez for his
2,000th Thoroughbred win.
2. That copies of this resolution be sent to Armando Martinez, Mark Hibdon, and the Hall County Livestock Improvement Association.
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