Senate Concurrent Resolution 649

(As Adopted by Senate and House)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JULY 13, 2018, AS "COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY IN MISSISSIPPI" 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; and

WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes the effect that the 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; and

WHEREAS, the collection, restoration and preservation of automobiles is an activity shared across generations and across all segments of society; and

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 restoration and exhibition of such vintage works of art; and

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 BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby designate July 13, 2018, as "Collector Car Appreciation Day in Mississippi," 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.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That we do hereby encourage the citizens of Mississippi to engage in events and commemorations of Collector Car Appreciation Day in Mississippi that create opportunities for collector car owners to educate young people about the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of the United States through the collection and restoration of collector cars.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be disseminated by the Mississippi Development Authority and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.