LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim July 8, 2011, as Collector Car Appreciation Day in the State of
New York

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality of
life of the citizens of New York State is greatly enriched by its excep-
tional cultural, educational and recreational institutions; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is moved to memorialize
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 8, 2011, as Collector Car
Appreciation Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with National
Collector Car Appreciation Day; and
WHEREAS, The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and its
Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry
Alliance (HRIA) Councils announced July 8, 2011 as National Collector
Car Appreciation Day; and
WHEREAS, July 8, 2011, marks the second commemoration in what will
become an annual event to celebrate and raise awareness of the vital
role automotive restoration and collection play in American society; and
WHEREAS, The 2011 National Collector Car Appreciation Day events in
the State of New York include: Collector Car Appreciation Day at the
Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich, New York, from July 8-10, 2011;
the 8th Annual All Firebird Cruise with the Firebird Nation of North
America in Saratoga Springs, New York, on July 8, 2011; the Hemmings
Motor News and Hathaway's Drive-In Theatre Cruise-In for cars 25 years
or older, in North Hoosick, New York, on July 8, 2011; and the 9th Annu-
al All Firebird Lawn Show at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway in Malta, New
York on July 9, 2011; and the All Corvette Show in Saratoga Springs, New
York on July 9, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Since its invention, the automobile has become a most treas-
ured piece of Americana; by recognizing the importance of its history,
car collectors provide a nostalgic way to preserve the presence of the
past and inspire the innovations of the future; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to set aside days
of significance which pay tribute to our unique history and add
strength, vigor and inspiration to the diversity and quality of life in
the communities of the State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim July 8, 2011, as
Collector Car Appreciation Day in the State of New York; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.