SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 948

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join citizens across the state in celebrating May 5, 2007, as Sir Stirling Moss Day in Texas; and

WHEREAS, Born into a racing family, Stirling Moss acquired his first car at the age of nine when his father bought him an old Austin Seven, which he drove in the fields around the family's home; and

WHEREAS, Sir Stirling began competing in motorsports by racing his father's BMW in local speed trials; he soon had his own car, a Cooper 500, which he used to compete in local hillclimbs; and

WHEREAS, In 1950, Sir Stirling got his first works team drive for HWM and learned much about the racing world from team leader Lance Macklin; in 1955, driving for Mercedes, he tasted his first victory in the British Grand Prix at Aintree, and in 1956, he won twice more with a Maserati; and

WHEREAS, Sir Stirling Moss went on to win a total of 66 Grand Prix races over the course of his legendary career, and he drove more than 80 different types of cars; and

WHEREAS, One of the greatest all-around racing drivers of all time, Sir Stirling will be honored at the 12th anniversary of Keels and Wheels Concours d' Elegance at the Lakewood Yacht Club in Seabrook; he is truly deserving of recognition for his illustrious career and his countless contributions to the world of motorsports competition; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Sir Stirling Moss on his outstanding career and extend to him best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Jackson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 2, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate