TITLE: Recognizing those who contributed to distribution of COVID-19 vaccine at the Texas Motor Speedway.

SUMMARY: Recognizing those who contributed to distribution of COVID-19 vaccine at the Texas Motor Speedway.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Texas Motor Speedway for its exceptional contributions to the efforts in distributing the COVID-19 vaccine in Texas; and WHEREAS, The Texas Motor Speedway is the premier motorsports venue in Texas and is one of the largest sports and entertainment facilities in the country; recently, as the COVID-19 vaccine has become available to the public, the speedway has provided the use of its facility as a vaccination site to allow for the effective large-scale distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine; and WHEREAS, With hundreds of volunteers and staff members at work, more than 9,000 doses of the vaccine were administered during the first day of distribution at the site; the speedway's 16-lane track and 131 acres of land have provided the necessary space to accommodate the drive-through tents where the vaccine is administered and to allow for efficiently managing the long lines of vehicles carrying people to their vaccination appointments; and WHEREAS, One of the largest vaccine hubs in the nation, the Texas Motor Speedway has been invaluable in facilitating the distribution of this life-saving vaccine to the people of Texas; it is truly fitting that this exemplary effort receive special recognition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby commend all those who have contributed to the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Texas Motor Speedway and extend to them sincere gratitude for their outstanding work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Texas Motor Speedway as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Nelson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 3, 2021.