Congratulates Danica Patrick on her historic accomplishments in the 2005 Indianapolis 500.
[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 320 Introduced in House (IH)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 320
Congratulating Danica Patrick on her historic accomplishments in the
2005 Indianapolis 500.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 15, 2005
Mr. Manzullo submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Government Reform
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RESOLUTION
Congratulating Danica Patrick on her historic accomplishments in the
2005 Indianapolis 500.
Whereas Danica Patrick was raised in Roscoe, Illinois, began racing go-karts at
age 10, and by the age of 12 became a national champion of the World
Karting Association;
Whereas at age 16, Danica Patrick switched from go-karts to formula cars and
began competing in the Formula Vauxhall Winter Series in England;
Whereas in 2000, Danica Patrick finished second in the Formula Ford Festival in
England, the highest finish ever by an American driver;
Whereas on May 15, 2005, Danica Patrick qualified for the Indianapolis 500 with
the fourth fastest time, becoming the highest qualifying female driver
in the history of the event;
Whereas on May 29, 2005, Danica Patrick competed in her first Indianapolis 500
race;
Whereas Danica Patrick's appearance in the 2005 Indianapolis 500 was just her
fifth overall appearance in an Indy Racing League IndyCar Series race;
Whereas on lap 57, Danica Patrick became the first woman ever to lead a lap of
the Indianapolis 500;
Whereas Danica Patrick battled setbacks to move from sixteenth place after lap
80 to first place on lap 172;
Whereas Danica Patrick led the 2005 Indianapolis 500 at 3 different times during
the race for a total of 19 laps;
Whereas Danica Patrick's fourth place finish in the Indianapolis 500 was the
all-time highest finish by a rookie driver and the all-time highest
finish by a female driver;
Whereas Danica Patrick was awarded the 2005 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year
award; and
Whereas at only 23 years of age, Danica Patrick has already made historic
achievements as a professional driver: Now therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) congratulates Danica Patrick on her historic
accomplishments in the 2005 Indianapolis 500;
(2) invites Danica Patrick and her team to the United
States Capitol to be honored; and
(3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to
make available an enrolled copy of this resolution to Danica
Patrick for appropriate display.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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