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3 | 3 | | 1 SENATE RESOLUTION |
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4 | 4 | | 2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to |
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5 | 5 | | 3 congratulate Justin Allgaier on his outstanding racing career; |
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6 | 6 | | 4 and |
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7 | 7 | | 5 WHEREAS, Justin Allgaier is a distinguished racecar driver |
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8 | 8 | | 6 who has demonstrated exceptional skill, dedication, and |
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9 | 9 | | 7 sportsmanship throughout his racing career; and |
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10 | 10 | | 8 WHEREAS, Justin Allgaier was born on June 6, 1986 in |
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11 | 11 | | 9 Springfield and has become a distinguished figure in American |
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12 | 12 | | 10 stock car racing; and |
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13 | 13 | | 11 WHEREAS, Justin Allgaier grew up in Riverton and has been |
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14 | 14 | | 12 an ambassador representing his community with honor and |
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15 | 15 | | 13 bringing positive recognition to the area; and |
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16 | 16 | | 14 WHEREAS, Justin Allgaier's family plays a crucial role in |
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17 | 17 | | 15 his life, providing unwavering support and motivation; he is |
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18 | 18 | | 16 the son of Mike and Dorothy Allgaier; he is married to his high |
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19 | 19 | | 17 school sweetheart, Ashley Allgaier, and together, they have |
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20 | 20 | | 18 two daughters, Harper and Willow; his family's love and |
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21 | 21 | | 19 encouragement have been instrumental in his success; and |
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22 | 22 | | 20 WHEREAS, Justin Allgaier began his racing career at the |
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31 | 31 | | 1 young age of five, quickly showcasing his talent and passion |
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32 | 32 | | 2 for the sport; and |
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33 | 33 | | 3 WHEREAS, Justin Allgaier achieved significant milestones |
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34 | 34 | | 4 early in his career, including becoming a five-time |
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35 | 35 | | 5 quarter-midget champion by the age of 12; and |
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36 | 36 | | 6 WHEREAS, Justin Allgaier became the youngest driver to |
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37 | 37 | | 7 advance to an A-Main at the Chili Bowl, the star-studded |
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38 | 38 | | 8 midget racing event in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2001 at the age of |
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39 | 39 | | 9 14; and |
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40 | 40 | | 10 WHEREAS, Justin Allgaier secured the ARCA Re/Max Series |
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41 | 41 | | 11 Championship in 2008, marking a pivotal moment in his ascent |
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42 | 42 | | 12 within professional racing; and |
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43 | 43 | | 13 WHEREAS, Justin Allgaier was honored as the 2009 NASCAR |
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44 | 44 | | 14 Xfinity Series Rookie of the Year, further establishing his |
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45 | 45 | | 15 reputation in the racing community; and |
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46 | 46 | | 16 WHEREAS, Justin Allgaier has been a consistent and |
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47 | 47 | | 17 formidable competitor in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving |
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48 | 48 | | 18 the No. 7 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports; and |
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49 | 49 | | 19 WHEREAS, Justin Allgaier has accumulated 27 Xfinity Series |
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50 | 50 | | 20 victories over his career, placing him 9th on the all-time |
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61 | 61 | | 1 wins list; and |
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62 | 62 | | 2 WHEREAS, Justin Allgaier achieved the pinnacle of his |
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63 | 63 | | 3 career by winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship in |
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64 | 64 | | 4 2024, a testament to his dedication and skill; and |
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65 | 65 | | 5 WHEREAS, Justin Allgaier has been recognized multiple |
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66 | 66 | | 6 times as the all-time record holder for the NASCAR Xfinity |
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67 | 67 | | 7 Series Most Popular Driver Award, reflecting his positive |
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68 | 68 | | 8 impact on fans and the broader community; and |
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69 | 69 | | 9 WHEREAS, Justin Allgaier has exemplified the values of |
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70 | 70 | | 10 perseverance, sportsmanship, and community engagement |
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71 | 71 | | 11 throughout his career, serving as an inspiration to aspiring |
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72 | 72 | | 12 racers and Illinois residents alike; and |
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73 | 73 | | 13 WHEREAS, Justin Allgaier's contributions to racing extend |
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74 | 74 | | 14 beyond the track, as he has actively engaged with fans, |
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75 | 75 | | 15 participated in community events, and supported charitable |
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76 | 76 | | 16 causes, including the Adopt-a-Soldier Platoon initiative, |
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77 | 77 | | 17 which he featured on his car during Memorial Day weekend at |
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78 | 78 | | 18 Charlotte Motor Speedway, as well as participating in numerous |
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79 | 79 | | 19 charity events and fundraisers; therefore, be it |
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80 | 80 | | 20 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL |
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81 | 81 | | 21 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare November 9, |
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92 | 92 | | 1 2025 as Justin Allgaier Day in the State of Illinois to |
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93 | 93 | | 2 commemorate the one year anniversary of his championship win, |
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94 | 94 | | 3 and we extend our best wishes for continued success in all his |
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95 | 95 | | 4 future endeavors; and be it further |
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96 | 96 | | 5 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be |
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97 | 97 | | 6 presented to Justin Allgaier as a symbol of our respect and |
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98 | 98 | | 7 esteem. |
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