[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18019]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         IN HONOR OF JIMMIE JOHNSON AND THE NO. 48 LOWE'S TEAM

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 2, 2013

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
Jimmie Johnson for winning the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 
Championship. With this achievement, Jimmie has earned his sixth Sprint 
Cup championship, further securing his spot in racing history.
  North Carolina's Eighth Congressional District is home to many of 
NASCAR's greatest teams and, without a doubt, some of NASCAR's biggest 
fans. The Charlotte Motor Speedway, one of the premiere tracks where 
NASCAR races, sits in my hometown of Concord, North Carolina.
  Jimmie Johnson, his No. 48 Lowe's team, and Hendrick Motorsports 
skillfully clinched the Sprint Cup title, swiftly leaving other teams 
in the rearview mirror. But more than a champion driver, Jimmie uses 
his platform as one of the best drivers in NASCAR history to assist 
those in need. From public education to disaster relief efforts and 
rebuilding homes, he has raised more than $5.6 million to better the 
lives of our children and families across the nation.
  The impact Jimmie has had on our local communities is undeniable, and 
we are grateful for his commitment to help those in need. I am proud to 
represent Jimmie Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports as well as NASCAR, and 
we are thankful for the success this championship team brings to our 
state.

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