[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 195 (Wednesday, December 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2646]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATORS ON 
                  THE OCCASION OF ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2007

  Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 75th 
Anniversary of the American Association of Motor Vehicle 
Administrators. The AAMVA will be holding their 2008 annual meeting in 
Orlando, Florida.
  In 1932, growth in the motor vehicle population, increasing 
interstate travel, and an increase in death and injuries on the 
highways highlighted the need for a national organization for uniform 
interstate laws and programs.
  In response, representatives of the States, recognizing this need for 
uniform and reciprocal administration of motor vehicle laws, formed the 
American Conference of Motor Vehicle Administrators. Subsequently in 
1933 the group renamed itself the American Association of Motor Vehicle 
Administrators, or AAMVA.
  AAMVA has been the recognized North American authority for driver 
licensing and motor vehicle administration. AAMVA's U.S. and Canadian 
members have worked collaboratively to support and improve motor 
vehicle administration, safety, identification security and law 
enforcement.
  AAMVA has served as a liaison with other levels of government and the 
private sector, and its development and research activities have 
provided guidelines for more effective public service.
  AAMVA has fostered a tradition of service in the motor vehicle and 
law enforcement professions, providing outstanding service to the 
community through superb customer service initiatives, information 
technology, safety, and the best in public affairs and consumer 
educational programs throughout North America.
  I would like to commend the many achievements of AAMVA and encourage 
AAMVA to continue its tradition of excellence in service to motorists 
through its advocacy of improving highway safety.

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