[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 97 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 97

  Designating June 1, 2009, as ``Collector Car Appreciation Day'' and 
recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic 
cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements 
              and cultural heritage of the United States.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 1, 2009

 Mr. Tester submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                     the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Designating June 1, 2009, as ``Collector Car Appreciation Day'' and 
recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic 
cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements 
              and cultural heritage of the United States.

Whereas many people in the United States maintain classic automobiles as a 
        pastime and do so with great passion and as a means of individual 
        expression;
Whereas the Senate recognizes the effect that the more than 100-year history of 
        the automobile has had on the economic progress of the Nation and 
        supports wholeheartedly all activities involved in the restoration and 
        exhibition of classic automobiles;
Whereas collection, restoration, and preservation of automobiles is an activity 
        shared across generations and across all segments of society;
Whereas thousands of local car clubs and related businesses have been 
        instrumental in preserving a historic part of this Nation's heritage by 
        encouraging the restoration and exhibition of such vintage works of art;
Whereas automotive restoration provides well-paying, high-skilled jobs for 
        people in all 50 States; and
Whereas automobiles have provided the inspiration for music, photography, 
        cinema, fashion, and other artistic pursuits that have become part of 
        the popular culture of the United States: Now therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates June 1, 2009, as ``Collector Car 
        Appreciation Day'';
            (2) encourages the Department of Education, the Department 
        of Transportation, and other Federal agencies to work in 
        collaboration with the community of car collectors in the 
        United States to support events and commemorations of 
        ``Collector Car Appreciation Day'', including exhibitions and 
        educational and cultural activities for young people; and
            (3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in 
        events and commemorations of ``Collector Car Appreciation Day'' 
        that create opportunities for collector car owners to educate 
        young people on the importance of preserving the cultural 
        heritage of the United States, including through the collection 
        and restoration of collector cars.
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