Bill Text: VA HR840 | 2025 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Henderson Motorsports.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2025-02-21 - Agreed to by House by voice vote [HR840 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2025-HR840-Introduced.html
2025 SESSION
INTRODUCED
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HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 840
Offered February 20, 2025
Commending Henderson Motorsports.
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Patron—O'Quinn
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WHEREAS, Henderson Motorsports, a professional stock car racing team based out of Abingdon that currently competes in the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Craftsman Truck Series, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025; and
WHEREAS, Henderson Motorsports was founded by Charlie Henderson in 1975 and is one of the oldest actively competing teams in the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR); and
WHEREAS, since its inception, Henderson Motorsports has raced cars numbered 26, 5, 15, 66, 75, and has recorded wins in both the NASCAR Xfinity Series and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series; and
WHEREAS, Henderson Motorsports has been represented by an impressive roster of world-class drivers over the years, including Brad Teague, Rick Wilson, Ernie Irvan, Doug Heveron, Ronnie Hopkins, Morgan Shepherd, Scott Lagasse, Glenn Jarrett, Jim Bown, Johnny Rumley, Scott Hansen, Caleb Holman, Parker Kligerman, and Ward Burton; and
WHEREAS, Henderson Motorsports has been defined by a spirit of teamwork and professionalism throughout its many years as a NASCAR competitor; and
WHEREAS, through its hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Henderson Motorsports has made a significant and lasting impact on NASCAR and brought great pride to the Commonwealth; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Henderson Motorsports hereby be commended on the occasion of its 50th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Henderson Motorsports as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for its legacy of achievements in stock car racing and best wishes for its continued success.
