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Whereas, The State of Nevada has a long and colorful history in

witnessing the various modes of transportation that opened the West, from

covered wagons to railroads, to stagecoaches, and even camels in Virginia

City, to the introduction of the automobile; and

Whereas, The hobby of restoring and preserving many of those early

"autocars," as they were originally called, is best exemplified in America in

the form of the National Automobile Museum in Reno, Nevada; and

Whereas, On the eve of the Millennium, many of the great inventions

and innovations of the Twentieth Century are being categorized and

publicized for posterity; and

Whereas, This legislative body salutes the artisans, craftsmen and even

the tinkerers who have worked to restore these marvelous "gas-burners" of

the past; and

Whereas, Two giant figures, one in the manufacture of automobiles

and one in the preservation of automobiles of the past, E. L. Cord and

William F. Harrah, respectively, were both residents of the State of

Nevada; and

Whereas, Their twin legacies have been saved for future generations of

the population of this state and for the millions of visitors to come, who

will experience and enjoy the thrilling history of the automobile; and

Whereas, An annual event in Reno, designated as "Hot August

Nights," has become the largest celebration of the classic car in the world;

and

Whereas, The members of this legislative body celebrate the inherited

blessing of the automobile, which has found a permanent place in the

garages and hearts of all mankind, both in daily life and in leisure-time

pursuits; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly

Concurring, That the members of the 70th session of the Nevada

Legislature do hereby commend the many residents who participate in the

car clubs and automotive organizations in the State of Nevada in an effort

to maintain the memories of our car culture and provide a reason to reflect

upon the past and its many cherished memories; and be it further

Resolved, That May 10, 1999, is hereby designated as "Collector Car

Day" in Nevada as residents of this state celebrate the evolution of the

automobile throughout the Twentieth Century.

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