[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 150 (Wednesday, September 25, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6428-S6429]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    ANTIQUE TRACTOR PRESERVATION DAY

  Mr. MARSHALL. Madam President, today, I rise to pay tribute to an 
observance that honors the thousands of Americans who devote their 
daily toils to the excellence of our Nation's agriculture industry. 
That observance is embodied in a new celebration: Antique Tractor 
Preservation Day, observed in Kansas on August 22.
  As a Senator from Kansas, my devotion to our State's leading role in 
American agriculture has been a cornerstone of my tenure. As a fifth-
generation farm kid, I understand firsthand that the success of 
agriculture would not be possible without the tractors that facilitate 
its development. It is therefore imperative to mark Antique Tractor 
Preservation Day in the Congressional Record. In doing so, we pay 
homage to antique tractors, which symbolize American agriculture.
  A focus on antique tractors is of particular importance. Uplifting 
antique tractors allows the public to appreciate the impressive spirit 
of innovation that has driven continued improvement in the efficiency 
of today's tractors, resulting in a direct improvement of the modern 
farming sector. A specified day to celebrate antique tractors and 
display them in various venues empowers families who own these tractors 
to preserve their farming heritage by sharing stories with a wide 
audience. Educational opportunities regarding our Nation's farming 
history are crucial to the continuance of this essential industry. 
Antique Tractor Preservation Day offers such an opportunity. Just as 
friendships have been forged on tractors for over a century, so, too, 
does the observance of Antique Tractor Preservation Day provide an 
occasion to solidify the bonds of fellowship between farming 
enthusiasts and those

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who have not yet learned about the significance of antique tractors.
  A special mention must be made to Mr. Michael Hinton, a native Kansan 
who has committed his efforts to educating the American public about 
antique tractors and the legacy they represent. Mr. Hinton pioneered 
the concept of Antique Tractor Preservation Day and maintains a 
tremendously helpful website at talkingtractors.com, which serves as a 
resource for those who seek to learn more about tractors and 
agriculture. For his distinguished passion and efforts, I am grateful.
  I now ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Antique Tractor 
Preservation Day and, in so doing, the storied legacy of American 
agriculture, which is paramount to our Nation's merit.

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