K348-2011 Actions

• Apr 5, 2011: adopted

K348-2011 Text

 LEGISLATIVE  RESOLUTION  congratulating Jimmie Johnson upon the occasion
 of winning his fifth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title
 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative  Body  to  pay  tribute  to
 those  exemplary  athletes  who  have  excelled  in professional sports,
 distinguishing themselves through notable achievements and  representing
 humanity to the fullest; and
 WHEREAS,  Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long
 standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to  congratu
 late  Jimmie  Johnson upon the occasion of winning his fifth consecutive
 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title; and
 WHEREAS, Jimmie Johnson made professional sports history  in  2010  by
 earning  his fifth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title; he is the
 only driver in the sport's 62-year history to accomplish the  feat,  and
 his amazing accomplishment this year also earned him several awards; and
 WHEREAS,  Jimmie  Johnson  was voted Driver of the Year for the fourth
 time in his career; by doing so, he tied Jeff Gordon for the  most  wins
 in the prestigious award's 44 year history; and
 WHEREAS,  Jimmie  Johnson has won a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion
 ship in a record-setting five consecutive  seasons  (2006,  2007,  2008,
 2009,  and  2010) in the No. 48 Lowe's/Kobalt Tools Chevrolet Impala SS;
 and
 WHEREAS, Jimmie Johnson delivered a record-breaking 10th NASCAR Sprint
 Cup Series Championship for car owner Rick Hendrick; and
 WHEREAS, Jimmie Johnson's charity, The Jimmie Johnson Foundation,  has
 raised  a  significant  amount of money dedicated to assisting children,
 families and communities in need throughout the United States; and
 WHEREAS, The Jimmie Johnson Foundation has helped save tens  of  thou
 sands of lives through blood collection and by adding individuals to the
 National Marrow Donor Program Registry; and
 WHEREAS,  Racing fans in New York are vital to NASCAR, and New York is
 home to Watkins Glen International, the host of one  NASCAR  Sprint  Cup
 Series event annually; and
 WHEREAS,  His  two  pole  position  wins  and  many  impressive top 10
 finishes at Watkins Glen International have helped  him  build  momentum
 leading  into  the  final  stretch  of  the season resulting in his five
 consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup Series titles; and
 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this  Legislative  Body  to  honor  Jimmie
 Johnson for his extraordinary athletic accomplishments which are a trib
 ute  to his skill, dedication and commitment; his character and achieve
 ments stand as a sterling example  and  inspiration  to  all  who  would
 aspire to success; now, therefore, be it
 RESOLVED,  That  this  Legislative  Body pause in its deliberations to
 congratulate Jimmie Johnson upon  the  occasion  of  winning  his  fifth
 consecutive  NASCAR  Sprint  Cup  Series  title,  and  to  commend  Rick
 Hendrick, and the No. 48 Lowe's/Kobalt Tools team on  their  outstanding
 achievements; and be it further
 RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran
 smitted to Jimmie Johnson and Rick Hendrick.

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