H.R. No. 2602
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Throughout a superlative career that has spanned
more than six decades, A. J. Foyt has proven himself to be one of the
all-time greats in auto racing history; and
WHEREAS, A native of Houston, Anthony Joseph Foyt Jr. began
racing professionally in the mid-1950s and quickly amassed a fan
base around the Lone Star State, garnering the nickname "Super
Tex"; he joined the United States Auto Club racing circuit in 1957,
and the following year, he made his debut in the Indianapolis 500;
he went on to win his first Indy 500 in 1961, and he would repeat
that feat three more times over the next decade and a half, becoming
the first driver to capture four trophies in the history of the
race; and
WHEREAS, During his years behind the wheel, Mr. Foyt excelled
in a range of other racing series and events as well, including
NASCAR, Le Mans, midgets, sprints, and International Motor Sports
Association sports cars; he won 14 national titles and 172 major
races across North America, Europe, and Australia; moreover, his 10
triumphs in one season, 7 national championships, and 67 career
victories in the IndyCar Series all still stand as records, and he
is the only driver to ever win the Indy 500, the Daytona 500, and the
24 Hours of Le Mans, three of the most prestigious events in
motorsports; and
WHEREAS, Though he retired from driving in 1993, Mr. Foyt has
enjoyed a long and successful second career as a team owner; his
racers have won two national IndyCar titles and the 1999
Indianapolis 500, and today he owns the No. 14 and No. 4 ABC Supply
Chevrolets in the Verizon IndyCar Series; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Foyt has received well-deserved recognition for
his numerous accomplishments; he has been named one of NASCAR's 50
Greatest Drivers and voted Driver of the Century by a panel of
experts and the Associated Press, and he has also been inducted into
the International Motorsports Hall of Fame, the Motorsports Hall of
Fame of America, the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, and the North
Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Among the most prominent and enduring figures in
racing, A. J. Foyt has inspired generations of fans across the Lone
Star State and beyond, and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize this
legendary Texan for his professional achievements; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor A. J. Foyt on his exceptional career in
motorsports and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Foyt as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Bell
Cyrier
Moody
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2602 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House