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Board adopts resolutions honoring Festival of Racing figures at Colonial Downs
Summary
The New Kent County Board of Supervisors adopted three resolutions recognizing racing figures and owners associated with Colonial Downs and the Festival of Racing, citing the county's hosting of marquee turf events and noting the festival dates and course features.
The New Kent County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt three resolutions recognizing figures tied to the Festival of Racing at Colonial Downs.
During the public reading, Mr. Hathaway presented Resolution R-32-26 honoring a Hall of Fame jockey cited in the text for multiple Eclipse Awards and Triple Crown victories and for ties to the festival now located at Colonial Downs in New Kent County. "This is a resolution recognizing and honoring Hall of Fame Jockey Kent DeSormo for his historic accomplishments in the festival of racing," Mr. Hathaway read aloud. The resolution text in the packet also mentions Colonial Downs' Secretariat Turf Course and references festival dates in 2026.
The board then heard similar readings for Resolution R-33-26 recognizing trainer Chad Brown and R-34-26 recognizing Judmonte/Jamonti Farms for their historic records at Arlington Park and at festival marquee races. A motion to adopt the resolutions was made by a board member and polled; roll-call responses recorded by the clerk showed the members voting 'Aye' and the chair confirmed the motion passed.
The resolutions emphasize Colonial Downs and New Kent County as the permanent home for the Festival of Racing and note specific festival events and course attributes called out in the resolutions. The board did not debate the substance of the recognitions prior to the vote; they were adopted as presented.
