A resolution designating July 9, 2021, 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.

III 117TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. RES. 292 Designating July 9, 2021, as ‘‘Collector Car Appreciation Day’’ and recog- nizing 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. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JUNE 24, 2021 Mr. TESTER (for himself and Mr. BURR) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating July 9, 2021, as ‘‘Collector Car Appreciation Day’’ and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of pre- serving the technological achievements and cultural herit- age 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 the Senate recognizes the effect that the more than 100-year history of the automobile has had on the eco- nomic progress of the United States and supports whole- heartedly all activities involved in the restoration and ex- hibition of classic automobiles; VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:32 Jun 25, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR292.ATS SR292 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 2 •SRES 292 ATS 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 Senate— 1 (1) designates July 9, 2021, as ‘‘Collector Car 2 Appreciation Day’’; 3 (2) recognizes that the collection and restora- 4 tion of historic and classic cars is an important part 5 of preserving the technological achievements and cul- 6 tural heritage of the United States; 7 (3) encourages the people of the United States 8 to engage in events and commemorations of Col- 9 lector Car Appreciation Day in accordance with pub- 10 lic health guidelines; and 11 (4) recognizes that Collector Car Appreciation 12 Day events and commemorations create opportuni- 13 ties for collector car owners to educate young people 14 about the importance of preserving the cultural her- 15 VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:32 Jun 25, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\SR292.ATS SR292 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 3 •SRES 292 ATS itage of the United States, including through the 1 collection and restoration of collector cars. 2 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:32 Jun 25, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\SR292.ATS SR292 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS