By In Emporia, today is Clint Bowyer Day. 07-07-07.
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From The Emporia Gazette:
Boy, oh Bowyer (by Scott Rochat)
The commission declared July 7, 2007 as “Clint Bowyer Day” in what was called “Proclamation 070707” — the number of Bowyer’s car.
The Emporia native is in his second season with Richard Childress Racing on the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. Bowyer was not present for the proclamation but his parents, Chris and Jana Bowyer, were.
“It’s great to see the support of the community,” Chris Bowyer said. “Some people have never given a hoot about racing, but they support him.”
The proclamation was originally suggested by former City Commissioner Ray Toso, who went off the board in April.
“It’s important for the city to acknowledge the people that make Emporia famous, and Clint certainly has done that,” Commissioner Kevin Nelson said.
In an age of problem athletes, Commissioner Jeff Longbine said, “Clint’s as stand-up as they come.”