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Recognizes Benny Parsons as one of the greatest race car drivers ever to participate in the sport of auto racing and recognizes his many contributions to the nation.
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[H. Res. 69 Introduced in House (IH)]
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 69
Recognizing and honoring Benny Parsons and expressing the condolences
of the House of Representatives to his family on his death.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 17, 2007
Mr. Hayes submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing and honoring Benny Parsons and expressing the condolences
of the House of Representatives to his family on his death.
Whereas Benny Parsons was born in Wilkes County, North Carolina, on July 12,
1941, and resided in the towns of Ellerbe and Concord, North Carolina in
the Eighth Congressional District;
Whereas Benny Parsons was the son of Hazel and the late Harold Parsons and the
brother of Steve, Phil and Patty;
Whereas Benny Parsons started racing in 1963 at the Mt. Clemens Speedway in Mt.
Clemens, Michigan;
Whereas Benny Parsons was the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) Rookie of
the Year in 1965 and ARCA Champion in 1968 and 1969;
Whereas Benny Parsons was the first ARCA Champion inducted into the
International Sports Hall of Fame;
Whereas Benny Parsons made his Winston Cup debut in 1970 and had his first
Winston Cup victory at South Boston Virginia Speedway in 1971;
Whereas Benny Parsons was Winston Cup Champion in 1973;
Whereas Benny Parsons had an extraordinary career as a National Association for
Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) driver, winning 21 races, including the
1975 Daytona 500;
Whereas in 1982 Benny Parsons qualified for the NASCAR Winston 500 at Talladega
Superspeedway at 200.175 miles per hour, the first NASCAR qualification
run over 200 mph;
Whereas in 1998 Benny Parsons was named one of the 50 Greatest Drivers in NASCAR
History;
Whereas after a successful career as a driver, Benny Parsons developed a
successful career in broadcasting, further expanding his sport through
his insight and commentary;
Whereas Benny Parsons was known for his kindness by all who had the good fortune
to meet him;
Whereas Benny Parsons was a loving husband to his wife Terri and an exceptional
father to his sons Kevin and Keith;
Whereas Benny Parsons was a man of strong faith and character; and
Whereas Benny Parsons passed away on January 16, 2007, prompting friend and
former competitor Darrell Waltrip to state that ``Benny Parsons was the
kindest, sweetest, most considerate person I have ever known. He was a
great champion, a great ambassador for our sport but more than that, he
was a great person. He exemplified that good guys can be winners too.'':
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes Benny Parsons as one of the greatest race
car drivers ever to participate in the sport of auto racing and
recognizes his many contributions to the Nation throughout his
lifetime;
(2) honors Benny Parsons for transcending the sport of auto
racing to become a role model as both a talented competitor and
mentor and as a loving husband and father; and
(3) extends its deepest condolences to the family of Benny
Parsons.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Mr. Davis (IL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1292-1293)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 69.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1292)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1292)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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