Expressing support for the designation of July 10 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 2D SESSION H. RES. 998 Expressing support for the designation of July 10 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 JUNE 11, 2020 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 10 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 03:52 Jun 12, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR998.IH HR998 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 998 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; 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; and 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: 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 VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:52 Jun 12, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR998.IH HR998 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS 3 •HRES 998 IH lector Car Appreciation Day’’ in accordance with 1 public health guidelines. 2 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:52 Jun 12, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR998.IH HR998 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42PROD with BILLS