H.C.R. No. 121
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Texas-based automotive engineering company
Hennessey Performance achieved a remarkable feat when its Venom GT
set a new world speed record; and
WHEREAS, Headquartered in Sealy, Hennessey Performance was
established in 1991 by John Hennessey, a former professional racer
who has conquered such events as the Pikes Peak International Hill
Climb and the Silver State Classic Challenge and set a world record
in his class at the Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway;
he started the business by modifying imports in his garage and
quickly garnered acclaim for his creations from several magazines,
including Motor Trend, Car and Driver, Top Gear, and Road & Track;
in addition to serving as the company's president, he is the founder
of Tuner School, an institution where aspiring tuners learn the art
of making fast cars faster; and
WHEREAS, The company's Venom GT holds the Guinness World
Record for standing-start acceleration, and in February 2014, it
shattered the record for the highest speed ever reached by a
production car by clocking in at 270.49 miles per hour at the
Kennedy Space Center in Florida; and
WHEREAS, Hennessey Performance has captivated car
enthusiasts the world over with its powerful and innovative
automobiles, and its achievements are furthering the Lone Star
State's reputation for excellence in engineering and design; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Hennessey Performance on setting a world speed
record with its Venom GT and extend to John Hennessey and his staff
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Hennessey Performance as an expression of high regard
by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.
Wu
Schubert
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 121 was adopted by the House on May
15, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 121 was adopted by the Senate on May
20, 2015, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor