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Lon Frocione
Inducted in 1999
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1959: Started as a salesman for Durr Parking Company in Utica, meeting many Vernon Downs racing fans, Began to buy, train and drive standard breeds,
- Helped push through NY States helmet safety law at Vernon downs.
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1972: President of the Harness Horse Association of CNY
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1986 - present : Regional Director of the US Trotting Association
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1988: Named Harness Horsemen Internationals "Horseman of the Year"
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1990s Serves as Chairman of the US Trotting Association
- District 8
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1997: Led the United States Horseman Team to victory over teams of Italy and German in a series of European races for amateur harness racing drivers
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He also serves as a director of Solvay Bank.
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Serves as a director of the Morrisville College Foundation.
- Has been active in the Standardbred sport as an owner-trainer-driver
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Founder of the Women's International Trot, showcasing the finest female drivers from the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, England, and Ireland
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