A resolution designating July 14, 2023, 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.

Bill: 118-sres-300
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2023-07-18
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Games and hobbies

Historical and cultural resources

Motor vehicles

Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Latest action: action_date: 2023-07-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3121; text: CR S2992)

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-07-18
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This resolution (1) supports the designation of July 14, 2023, as Collector Car Appreciation Day, (2) recognizes the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars as an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States, and (3) encourages engagement in Collector Car Appreciation Day events.</p>

action_date: 2023-07-18
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p>This resolution (1) supports the designation of July 14, 2023, as Collector Car Appreciation Day, (2) recognizes the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars as an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States, and (3) encourages engagement in Collector Car Appreciation Day events.</p>

tv_txt: III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 300 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 18, 2023 Mr. Tester (for himself and Mr. Mullin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating July 14, 2023, 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.

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 economic progress of the United States and supports wholeheartedly all activities involved in the restoration and exhibition of classic automobiles; Whereas the collection, restoration, and preservation of automobiles is an activity shared across generations and across all segments of society; Whereas thousands of local car clubs and related businesses are instrumental in preserving a historic part of the heritage of the United States by encouraging the restoration 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 provide inspiration for music, photography, cinema, fashion, and other artistic pursuits that are part of the popular culture of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates July 14, 2023, as Collector Car Appreciation Day ; (2) recognizes 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; (3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in events and commemorations of Collector Car Appreciation Day; and (4) recognizes that Collector Car Appreciation Day events and commemorations create opportunities for collector car owners to educate young people about the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of the United States, including through the collection and restoration of collector cars.