[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 80 (Thursday, May 15, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H4047]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING DALE JARRETT

  (Mr. McHENRY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor NASCAR legend Dale 
Jarrett. This weekend marks the last race of NASCAR legend Dale 
Jarrett's long career. May 17 at the All-Star race at Lowe's Motor 
Speedway will be his last time driving the UPS car.
  Dale was born in Newton, North Carolina, my district, and got his 
start at the Hickory Motor Speedway, a track owned and operated by his 
father, another NASCAR legend, Ned Jarrett. Dale went on to compete in 
668 races, winning 32 times with 260 top-tens and 16 poles. What a 
career. And in 1999, he was a Winston Cup champ.
  One of NASCAR's greatest drivers is Dale Jarrett, and I'm proud to 
call him a constituent. My community is grateful for his service, 
honored by his presence, and again, grateful for his contribution in 
the charitable sector as well.
  NASCAR will miss him, but we're still grateful to have him on TV. 
Here's to Dale Jarrett.

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