IL SR1925

Recognizes the Associated Saddle Clubs of Southern Illinois and its members for supporting the Nine-Day Trail Ride event on its 50th anniversary.

Declares July 30, 2016 as "Nine-Day Trail Ride Day" in the State of Illinois.

Acknowledges the Nine-Day Trail Ride tradition that began in 1966 in Southern Illinois and now attracts over 1,500 campers and 1,700 visitors annually.

Notes the event's charitable contributions to Wounded Warriors, the American Cancer Society, and St. Jude Children's Hospital through organized rides, auctions, and fundraisers.

Honors the event's partnership with governmental entities including the United States Forest Service, Pope County Sheriff's Department, and Hardin County Sheriff's Department, and its economic impact on surrounding areas near the Shawnee National Forest.