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House
Resolution 1432
By:
Representatives Byrd of the
20th,
Freeman of the
140th,
Keown of the
173rd,
Burkhalter of the
50th,
Talton of the
145th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Urging
that the future NASCAR Hall of Fame and museum be located in Atlanta, Georgia;
and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
NASCAR is one of the most popular and successful sports in America and has
delighted its fans with 56 years of spectacular competition; and
WHEREAS,
the drivers, crews, and owners, whose untiring work, determination, hard won
victories, and disappointing defeats make up the stories and legends that are
the history of this great sport, deserve nothing less than a world-class Hall of
Fame that honors their contributions to the world of sports and entertainment;
and
WHEREAS,
the opportunity to host the future NASCAR Hall of Fame has filled the citizens
of Atlanta and the State of Georgia with great enthusiasm and the dedication
needed to build a lasting memorial to the giants of NASCAR that will remain a
fitting tribute to their legacies in the years to come; and
WHEREAS,
with a booming metropolitan market size of more than four million, its modern
and convenient convention centers, its international airport, and the many
successful attractions already located in its downtown area, the City of Atlanta
offers the ability to reach millions of visitors, conventioneers, and race fans;
and
WHEREAS,
this city has a proven track record of attracting and hosting sporting events on
a local, regional, national, and international level; and
WHEREAS,
the Atlanta market is home to the Nextel Cup, Busch, and Craftsman sponsors as
well as countless racing fans and boasts an incredibly diverse fan base eager to
support this historic project; and
WHEREAS,
the City of Atlanta and the State of Georgia would take great pride in the
opportunity to host an impressive and dynamic NASCAR Hall of Fame.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body urge that Atlanta, Georgia, be the future home of the NASCAR Hall of
Fame.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the National
Association of Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc.