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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The exceptional auto racing achievements of Donnie |
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Rowe of Eddy were recognized with his induction into the Wall of |
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Fame at the Heart O' Texas Speedway in Elm Mott in 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, A 1955 graduate of Bruceville-Eddy High School, Mr. |
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Rowe started racing in 1962 and went on to distinguish himself |
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during a notable 13-year career; for six years, he was a top driver |
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for the prominent ownership team of Bob and Sheila Tidwell, and this |
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skilled competitor set a track record at Hillsboro Speedway with a |
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292-cubic-inch engine; and |
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WHEREAS, Admired and respected by his fellow drivers, Mr. |
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Rowe won the 1962 Good Sportsmanship Award at Heart O' Texas |
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Speedway; he was also a fan favorite, staking a claim in 1965 to the |
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Most Popular Driver Award; off the track, he further indulged his |
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love of automobiles by working for 16 years at AMC Plymouth Waco |
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Dodge and serving as a mechanics instructor for 28 years at Texas |
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State Technical College; and |
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WHEREAS, Donnie Rowe's success on the track provided thrills |
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to countless Texas race fans, and he is indeed deserving of this |
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prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Donnie Rowe on being selected as a |
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2013 inductee into the Heart O' Texas Speedway Wall of Fame and |
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extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Rowe as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |