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World Superbike (WSBK) Champion and Texas native Ben Spies was recognized in the U.S. House of Representatives on Feb. 4

"Mr. Speaker, here on the floor ... of the United States House of Representatives, tribute must be paid to the incredible achievement of a constituent of the First District of Texas, from Longview, he's already a legend, Ben Spies," said Congressman Louie Gohmert, R-Texas. "Ben Spies is to be congratulated upon his winning the 2009 FIM Superbike World Championship. He has no doubt blazed a trail for future successes with his steady hand, nerves of steel, and balance like nowhere found here in the House of Representatives."

The 2009 WSBK series saw Spies take 11 pole positions, win 14 of 28 races and claim the championship in his rookie year. Before contesting WSBK, Spies was the U.S. Superbike champion for three consecutive years.