Expressing support for the designation of July 9th 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.

IV 117TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 491 Expressing support for the designation of July 9th as ‘‘Collector Car Appre- ciation Day’’ and recognizing that the collection and restoration of his- toric and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JUNE 23, 2021 Mr. POSEY (for himself and Mr. BISHOP of Georgia) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 9th as ‘‘Col- lector 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 ‘‘Collector Car Appreciation Day’’ events and com- memorations create opportunities for collector car owners to educate young people about the importance of pre- serving the cultural heritage of the United States, includ- ing through the collection and restoration of collector cars; VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:32 Jun 24, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR491.IH HR491 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 491 IH Whereas the collection, restoration, and preservation of auto- mobiles 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 the heritage of the United States by encouraging the res- toration 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 House of Representatives— 1 (1) supports the designation of ‘‘Collector Car 2 Appreciation Day’’; 3 (2) recognizes the effect that the more than 4 100-year history of the automobile has had on the 5 economic progress of the United States and supports 6 wholeheartedly all activities involved in the restora- 7 tion and exhibition of classic automobiles; 8 (3) recognizes that the collection and restora- 9 tion of historic and classic cars is an important part 10 of preserving the technological achievements and cul- 11 tural heritage of the United States; and 12 VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:32 Jun 24, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR491.IH HR491 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 3 •HRES 491 IH (4) encourages the people of the United States 1 to engage in events and commemorations of ‘‘Col- 2 lector Car Appreciation Day’’. 3 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:32 Jun 24, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR491.IH HR491 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS