Bill Text: NY J00051 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Bill DeKing Jr. upon the occasion of his induction into the Central New York Stock Car Hall of Fame

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-01-10 - ADOPTED [J00051 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00051-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 51

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        COMMENDING  Bill  DeKing  Jr. upon the occasion of
        his induction into the Central New  York  Stock  Car
        Hall of Fame

  WHEREAS,  It is the practice of this Legislative Body to pay tribute
to outstanding stock car  drivers,  who  have  distinguished  themselves
through  their  exceptional performance, attaining unprecedented success
and the highest level of personal achievement; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern  and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commend Bill DeKing Jr. upon the occasion  of  his  induction  into  the
Central New York Stock Car Hall of Fame; and

  WHEREAS,  Born  on  February  3,  1954,  Bill  DeKing  Jr. began his
illustrious stock car career driving his 1968 Chevy Nova  in  1978;  his
love  for  racing began at a young age when he would help Jerry Wisnoski
with work on his car and went racing with him; and

  WHEREAS, Since participating in his first race at  the  age  of  24,
Bill DeKing Jr. has continued to drive car number 3Y and has competed at
Brookfield,   Utica-Rome,   Fulton,   Fonda,   Weedsport  and  Brewerton
Speedways; and

  WHEREAS, After his first feature win at Brookfield Speedway in 1978,
Bill DeKing Jr. went on to win 15 features and two track  championships;
furthermore,  he finished 10th with a street stock car at a 100 Lap Open
Late Model Competition, and 5th at the Clark Mill 50  for  Late  Models;
and

  WHEREAS,  An avid racing and Dale Earnhardt fan, off the track, Bill
DeKing Jr.'s most memorable moments have  been  building  his  car  with
family  and  friends,  and  watching his wife win a Powder Puff Derby at
Skyline Raceway; and

  WHEREAS, Today, this respected figure in  the  sport  of  stock  car
racing  is  a proud resident of Bridgewater, New York, where he gives of
his time and energies to the Bridgewater Fire Company; and

  WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his loving  wife,  Dale,  and
their three wonderful children, Sheila, Billy and Eric, all of whom feel
privileged   to  be  a  part  of  his  life  and  rejoice  in  his  many
achievements; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this  Legislative  Body  to  honor  Bill
DeKing  Jr.  for  his  extraordinary  racing accomplishments which are a
tribute to his skill,  dedication  and  commitment;  his  character  and
achievements  stand  as  a  sterling  example and inspiration to all who
would aspire to success; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commend  Bill  DeKing  Jr.  upon  the occasion of his induction into the
Central New York Stock Car Hall of Fame; and be it further


  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Bill DeKing Jr.