HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 77

(By Delegates Howell, Speaker Armstead, Anderson, Arvon, Blair, Border, Butler, Cadle, Canterbury, Cooper, Cowles, Duke, Evans, D., Folk, Frich, Hamilton, Hamrick, Hartman, Householder, Howell, Ihle, Kelly, Kessinger, Longstreth, McGeehan, Miley, Miller, Morgan, Overington, Pasdon, Perry, Phillips, R., Pushkin, Reynolds, Rowan, Smith, P., Stansbury, Statler, Walters, Weld, Westfall, Williams)

Designating the second Friday in July as West Virginia Collector Car Appreciation Day.

            Whereas, The collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of West Virginia. Many people in this state maintain classic automobiles as a pastime and do so with great passion and as a means of individual expression; and

            Whereas, It is important to recognize the effect that the more than 100-year history of the automobile has had on the economic progress of the United States and to support wholeheartedly all activities involved in the restoration and exhibition of classic automobiles. The collection, restoration and preservation of automobiles is an activity shared across generations and across all segments of society. Hundreds of local car clubs and related businesses have been instrumental in preserving a historic part of the heritage of West Virginia by encouraging the restoration and exhibition of such vintage works of art; and

            Whereas, Automotive restoration provides well-paying, high-skilled jobs for people throughout West Virginia as well as providing the inspiration for music, photography, cinema, fashion and other artistic pursuits that have become part of the culture of West Virginia; therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:

            That the second Friday in July be designated as West Virginia Collector Car Appreciation Day.