[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1041 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1041

 Supporting the designation of July 11, 2020, as ``Antique Motorcycle 
  Enthusiast Day'' and recognizing the preservation, restoration, and 
        operation of old-time motorcycles in the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              July 9, 2020

Mr. Balderson (for himself, Mr. Burgess, and Mr. Walberg) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight 
                               and Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Supporting the designation of July 11, 2020, as ``Antique Motorcycle 
  Enthusiast Day'' and recognizing the preservation, restoration, and 
        operation of old-time motorcycles in the United States.

Whereas many people in the United States own, restore, preserve, study, or 
        admire motorcycles that fall into the antique category, meaning they are 
        at least 35-years old;
Whereas the collection, restoration, and preservation of motorcycles is an 
        activity shared across generations and across all segments of society;
Whereas thousands of local motorcycle clubs and related businesses have been 
        instrumental in preserving a historic part of the heritage of the United 
        States by encouraging the restoration and exhibition of such historic 
        works of art;
Whereas the restoration of motorcycles provides well-paying, highly skilled jobs 
        for people in all 50 States; and
Whereas, for over a century, motorcycles have been a source of family enjoyment, 
        photographs, songs, movies, and an iconic fashion statement in the 
        United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of ``Antique Motorcycle 
        Enthusiast Day'';
            (2) recognizes the effect of the more than 120-year history 
        of the American motorcycle and the economic surge that 
        celebrated over 120 American brands in the United States in the 
        first half of the 20th Century;
            (3) recognizes that the collection and restoration of 
        vintage and classic motorcycles is an important part of 
        preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage 
        of the United States; and
            (4) encourages the people of the United States to engage in 
        events and commemorations of ``Antique Motorcycle Enthusiast 
        Day'' in accordance with public health guidelines that create 
        opportunities for antique motorcycle owners to educate young 
        people about the importance of preserving the cultural heritage 
        of the United States, including through the preservation of 
        antique motorcycles.
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