Expressing support for the designation of July 12 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 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 108 Expressing support for the designation of July 12 as Collector Car Apprecia- tion 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. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FEBRUARY 6, 2019 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 12 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 the House of Representatives recognizes the effect that the more than 100-year history of the automobile has had on the economic progress of the United States and supports wholeheartedly all activities involved in the restoration and exhibition of classic automobiles; VerDate Sep 11 2014 21:55 Feb 06, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR108.IH HR108 pbinns on DSK79D2C42PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 108 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 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; and 7 (3) encourages the people of the United States 8 to engage in events and commemorations of Col- 9 lector Car Appreciation Day that create opportuni- 10 ties for collector car owners to educate young people 11 about the importance of preserving the cultural her- 12 itage of the United States, including through the 13 collection and restoration of collector cars. 14 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 21:55 Feb 06, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR108.IH HR108 pbinns on DSK79D2C42PROD with BILLS