Supporting the designation of July 11, 2020, as "Antique Motorcycle Enthusiast Day" and recognizing the preservation, restoration, and operation of old-time motorcycles in the United States.

IV 116TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION H. RES. 1041 Supporting the designation of July 11, 2020, as ‘‘Antique Motorcycle Enthu- siast Day’’ and recognizing the preservation, restoration, and operation of old-time motorcycles in the United States. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JULY 9, 2020 Mr. BALDERSON (for himself, Mr. BURGESS, and Mr. WALBERG) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Over- sight and Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of July 11, 2020, as ‘‘Antique Motorcycle Enthusiast Day’’ and recognizing the preser- vation, restoration, and operation of old-time motorcycles in the United States. Whereas many people in the United States own, restore, pre- serve, study, or admire motorcycles that fall into the an- tique category, meaning they are at least 35-years old; Whereas the collection, restoration, and preservation of mo- torcycles is an activity shared across generations and across all segments of society; Whereas thousands of local motorcycle clubs and related busi- nesses have been instrumental in preserving a historic part of the heritage of the United States by encouraging VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:20 Jul 10, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR1041.IH HR1041 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 1041 IH the restoration and exhibition of such historic works of art; Whereas the restoration of motorcycles provides well-paying, highly skilled jobs for people in all 50 States; and Whereas, for over a century, motorcycles have been a source of family enjoyment, photographs, songs, movies, and an iconic fashion statement in the United States: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) supports the designation of ‘‘Antique Motor- 2 cycle Enthusiast Day’’; 3 (2) recognizes the effect of the more than 120- 4 year history of the American motorcycle and the eco- 5 nomic surge that celebrated over 120 American 6 brands in the United States in the first half of the 7 20th Century; 8 (3) recognizes that the collection and restora- 9 tion of vintage and classic motorcycles is an impor- 10 tant part of preserving the technological achieve- 11 ments and cultural heritage of the United States; 12 and 13 (4) encourages the people of the United States 14 to engage in events and commemorations of ‘‘An- 15 tique Motorcycle Enthusiast Day’’ in accordance 16 with public health guidelines that create opportuni- 17 ties for antique motorcycle owners to educate young 18 people about the importance of preserving the cul- 19 VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:20 Jul 10, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR1041.IH HR1041 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS 3 •HRES 1041 IH tural heritage of the United States, including 1 through the preservation of antique motorcycles. 2 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:20 Jul 10, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR1041.IH HR1041 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with BILLS