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This resolution commemorates the 48th anniversary of the Boilermaker Road Race in Utica, New York, recognizing the event's significant contributions to community spirit, health, and wellness. Originally started in 1978 to celebrate the Utica Boilers' 50th anniversary, the race has grown into a premier running event that attracts world-class athletes and thousands of participants from around the globe. The resolution highlights the race's inclusive nature, offering multiple race categories including 15K, 5K, youth runs, and a wheelchair division, and emphasizes its broader impact through year-round wellness initiatives like the Access Program and Community Garden. The legislative body commends the Boilermaker Road Race for embodying values of perseverance, unity, and community pride, and formally resolves to recognize the event's continued tradition of excellence, service, and celebration of the human spirit. The resolution also directs that copies be transmitted to the race's organizing committee as a gesture of appreciation and congratulations.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K654