[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1128 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         July 22, 2008.
Whereas the Carriage Association of America has, for almost 50 years, fostered 
        and organized efforts to preserve and recognize the significant 
        contributions that animal-drawn vehicles have made to American culture;
Whereas animal-drawn vehicles helped settle and build the United States of 
        America;
Whereas it is now almost 100 years since the rapid change from animal-drawn 
        vehicles to machine-powered vehicles;
Whereas museums across America have preserved and protected examples of 
        carriages, wagons, and other types of mostly horse-drawn vehicles, which 
        helped Americans build, farm, and socialize from the earliest days of 
        this Nation's existence;
Whereas tens of thousands of Americans enjoy collecting, preserving, driving, 
        and restoring horse-drawn vehicles;
Whereas there are hundreds of annual parades, shows, auctions, and similar 
        events to enjoy, recognize, and preserve this important part of our 
        Nation's heritage;
Whereas the World Equestrian Games have been awarded to the United States and 
        will be held in 2010 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky; 
        and
Whereas the month of May is celebrated by the carriage-riding community as 
        Carriage Riding Month: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses support for National Carriage Driving Month, along 
        with its goals and ideals; and
            (2) encourages supporters, historical organizations, and educational 
        entities to observe the month and collaborate on efforts to further 
        protect, preserve, and appreciate carriages as part of our Nation's 
        history.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.