[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 1509]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO BENNY PARSONS

  (Mr. HAYES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to call attention to the loss 
of one of the foremost members of the racing community. Benny Parsons 
passed away on Tuesday.
  Benny was a wonderful friend, not only to the industry, but to 
mankind. Benny lived a wonderful life. He set many records. He was the 
first person to drive a stockcar over 200 miles an hour, and won many, 
many championships. A native and resident of North Carolina, he will be 
sorely missed.
  Mr. Speaker, this body extends our sympathy and gratitude to the 
Parsons family and his wife, Terri, for the many, many services Benny 
has provided.

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