Kentucky Congressman Receives AHC’s Rolapp Award
- Topics: Article, Horse Industry News
Congressman John Yarmuth of Louisville, Kentucky was awarded the American Horse Council’s (AHC) 2015 Rolapp Award for his outstanding service to the horse industry.
The award was presented on June 16 at a congressional reception on Capitol Hill during the AHC’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C. before leaders of the horse industry and Members of Congress.
Each year the AHC presents the Rolapp Award to a member of Congress who has been a great supporter of the horse industry. The award is presented in honor of the late Rich Rolapp, the president of the AHC from 1974 to 1993. Previous award winners include Senators Mitch McConnell, Jim Bunning, and Blanche Lincoln, and Congressmen Hal Rogers, Bob Goodlatte, Larry Combest, Jim McCrery, and Bart Gordon, among others.
In presenting the award, AHC President Jay Hickey said “this year’s winner is most deserving. The horse industry very much appreciates Mr. Yarmuth’s support, hard work, and tenacity on issues important to the industry and is pleased to honor him
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