109 HRES 936 IH: Expressing the sense of the House of U.S. House of Representatives 2006-07-20 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IV 109th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 936 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 20, 2006 Mr. Lewis of Kentucky submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky, located in Warren County, can be proud of being a part of the history of the production of an American Icon, the Corvette, for 25 years.

Whereas the Corvette is recognized around the world as a finely crafted automobile, and is known for its speed and American spirit; Whereas the Corvette has been produced at the General Motors Corporation Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, since 1981; Whereas the Corvette Assembly Plant assembles more than 35,000 Corvettes each year, and between 150 and 170 Corvettes each day, on a conveyor system that is approximately seven miles long; Whereas the Corvette Assembly Plant is currently building the sixth generation Corvette; Whereas it takes approximately 36 hours of work to construct a single Corvette; Whereas the Corvette Assembly Plant employs hundreds of hard working individuals, including many who are members of United Auto Workers Local 2164; Whereas employees at the Corvette Assembly Plant have been noted for numerous charitable works, including their donation of $200,000 to the local organization of the United Way of America; Whereas the Corvette Assembly Plant hosts more than 50,000 car enthusiasts each year; Whereas the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, has been open for almost 12 years and draws visitors from across the United States; Whereas Corvettes have been used as pace cars in the Indianapolis 500 eight times; and Whereas the Corvette has received over 70 automotive industry awards including the J.D. Power and Associate awarded the Best in Segment recognition in 2001 and 2002: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky, located in Warren County, can be proud of being a part of the history of the production of an American Icon, the Corvette, for 25 years.