[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 346 Introduced in House (IH)]

113th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 346

    Recognizing the 110th anniversary of the founding of the Harley-
   Davidson Motor Company, which has been a significant part of the 
 social, economic, and cultural heritage of the United States and many 
    other nations and a leading force for product and manufacturing 
                              innovation.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 12, 2013

    Ms. Moore (for herself and Mr. Ribble) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Recognizing the 110th anniversary of the founding of the Harley-
   Davidson Motor Company, which has been a significant part of the 
 social, economic, and cultural heritage of the United States and many 
    other nations and a leading force for product and manufacturing 
                              innovation.

Whereas in 1903, boyhood friends William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson completed 
        the first design and manufacture of a motorcycle;
Whereas in 1906, the Harley-Davidson Motor Company completed construction of its 
        first building on the current site of the company's world headquarters;
Whereas in 1907, the Harley-Davidson Motor Company was formally incorporated 
        with 18 employees purchasing its first shares;
Whereas Arthur Davidson implemented the ``close to the customer'' sales 
        philosophy and established a worldwide network of motorcycle dealers;
Whereas during World War I, Harley-Davidson supplied 17,000 motorcycles for use 
        by Allied armed forces;
Whereas by 1920, Harley-Davidson was the world's largest motorcycle 
        manufacturer;
Whereas during World War II, Harley-Davidson built more than 90,000 motorcycles 
        for use by United States and Allied personnel, earning 4 Army-Navy ``E'' 
        Awards for excellence in wartime production;
Whereas since 1980, as a national corporate sponsor of the Muscular Dystrophy 
        Association, Harley-Davidson has raised more than $90,000,000 to fund 
        research and health services;
Whereas the Harley Owners Group, with more than 1,000,000 members and 900 
        chapters worldwide, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2013;
Whereas Harley-Davidson Motor Company during 2012 produced more than 247,000 
        motorcycles and generated $4,900,000,000 in revenue;
Whereas Harley-Davidson riders come from all different cultures, backgrounds, 
        and generations;
Whereas in 2012, for the fifth straight year, Harley-Davidson was the number one 
        seller of new street motorcycles in the United States to young adults 
        ages 18-34, women, African-Americans and Hispanics, as well as Caucasian 
        men 35 years and older;
Whereas Harley-Davidson sold more new street motorcycles in 2012 to women in the 
        United States than all other brands combined, as well as nearly half of 
        all new street motorcycles purchased by African-Americans and Hispanics; 
        and
Whereas the Harley-Davidson Motor Company is part of the fabric of communities 
        throughout the United States, and Harley-Davidson motorcycles are a 
        source of pride and enjoyment for owners, families, and friends: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the achievements of Harley-Davidson Motor 
        Company, widely regarded as a tremendous United States business 
        success story and one of the top performing companies in the 
        Nation, as its employees, retirees, suppliers, dealers, 
        customers, motorcycle enthusiasts, and friends worldwide 
        commemorate and celebrate its 110th anniversary milestone;
            (2) recognizes the great impact that Harley-Davidson has 
        had on the business, social, and cultural landscape and lives 
        of the people of the United States and citizens of all nations, 
        as a quintessential icon of Americana; and
            (3) congratulates the Harley-Davidson Motor Company for 
        this achievement and trusts that Harley-Davidson will continue 
        as a leading force for innovative business practices and 
        products that will continue to provide enjoyment, 
        transportation, and delight for generations to come.
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