[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 102 (Friday, June 11, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E629-E630]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF EDDIE GOSSAGE

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 11, 2021

  Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the lifetime 
accomplishments of Eddie Gossage, President and Manager of Texas Motor 
Speedway. Mr. Gossage retires following a career spanning over 25 years 
at Speedway Motorsports, LLC. It is my privilege to commend him for his 
tremendous support of North Texas and the creation of one of Fort 
Worth's most famous landmarks.
  Mr. Gossage was personally instrumental in the founding, management, 
and ultimate success of Texas Motor Speedway. Since the facility's 
groundbreaking in 1995, it has not only become a go-to sporting 
destination for countless North Texans, it has also hosted the largest 
single-day crowd in Texas sports history. In addition, Mr. Gossage's 
motorsports accomplishments include hosting the first ever Indy night 
race. TMS has been the site of major music festivals and venue for 
countless civic and corporate events.
  I applaud Mr. Gossage for his philanthropic efforts in bolstering the 
health and wellbeing of our community. Mr. Gossage serves on the Board 
of Directors for Speedway Children's Charities, and, most recently, 
offered the speedway as a ``super'' venue for distribution of the 
COVID-19 vaccine. Texas Motor Speedway's partnership with the Denton 
County Public Health Department resulted in the administration of over 
375,000 vaccines from early February to mid-May. Thanks to Mr.

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Gossage's opening TMS to facilitate large-scale vaccine delivery, over 
10,000 North Texans were immunized on multiple days at the Speedway's 
drive-through vaccine clinic.
  Mr. Gossage's illustrious career has been punctuated by both 
commercial success and charitable service. I wish him all the best in 
his well-earned retirement and thank him for all he has done for our 
community and state.

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