Bill Text: GA HR460 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the state capitol; March 5, 2009; recognize

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 4-2)

Status: (Passed) 2009-02-24 - House Read and Adopted [HR460 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR460-Introduced.html

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09 LC 94 0775

House Resolution 460

By: Representatives Lunsford of the 110th, Yates of the 73rd, Davis of the 109th, Levitas of the 82nd, Knight of the 126th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing March 5, 2009, as Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Atlanta Motor Speedway, a 1.54 mile quad-oval track, is the premier motorsports facilities in the country; and

WHEREAS, the Atlanta Motor Speedway was originally constructed in 1960 and is nestled on 870 acres located just 30 minutes south of Atlanta; and

WHEREAS, the Atlanta Motor Speedway hosts two NASCAR Sprint Cup races each year, the two largest single-day sporting events each year in the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, the race held at the Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday, March 8, 2009, will be the 100th NASCAR race at Atlanta Motor Speedway; and

WHEREAS, the Atlanta Motor Speedway is the main contributor to the local sports economy, bringing in more than $500 million annually, an amount that is greater than the contributions of the Atlanta Braves, Hawks, and Falcons combined; and

WHEREAS, during the two NASCAR Sprint Cup weekends, the Atlanta Motor Speedway attracts fans from all 50 states and more than a dozen foreign nations along with more than 12 million viewers worldwide; and

WHEREAS, the Atlanta Motor Speedway is in use over 300 days each year, hosting corporate events, driving schools, concerts, air shows, dog shows, circuses, and car shows; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the contributions of the Atlanta Motor Speedway to our economy and to our state be recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body designates March 5, 2009, as Atlanta Motor Speedway Day at the state capitol in recognition of the Atlanta Motor Speedway's contributions to this state.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body express their pride and honor in having the Atlanta Motor Speedway in our state and encourage NASCAR to continue all NASCAR races presently being held at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.

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 Bruton Smith, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Atlanta Motor Speedway, and Ed Clark, President and General Manager of the Atlanta Motor Speedway.