Ferrari Mailing List: Congressional Resolution (NFC)

[Jim and Cheryl Brown (barchetta]

To be voted on today in the House:

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.


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.