Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 16–Assemblymen Hettrick, Anderson, Andonov, Angle, Arberry, Atkinson, Beers, Brown, Buckley, Carpenter, Chowning, Christensen, Claborn, Collins, Conklin, Geddes, Gibbons, Giunchigliani, Goicoechea, Goldwater, Grady, Griffin, Gustavson, Hardy, Horne, Knecht, Koivisto, Leslie, Mabey, Manendo, Marvel, McClain, McCleary, Mortenson, Oceguera, Ohrenschall, Parks, Perkins, Pierce, Sherer, Weber and Williams

 

Joint Sponsors: Senators Amodei, Care, Carlton, Cegavske, Coffin, Hardy, Mathews, McGinness, Neal, Nolan, O’Connell, Raggio, Rawson, Rhoads, Schneider, Shaffer, Tiffany, Titus, Townsend, Washington and Wiener

 

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Assembly Concurrent RESOLUTION—Designating
April 30, 2003, as “Vintage Car Day” at the Nevada Legislature.

 

    Whereas, Automobiles and the automobile industry have

played a vital role in the growth of this great country; and

    Whereas, Automobile sales in the United States have grown

over the years from $4,100 in 1900 to $3.7 million in 1925, $6.7

million in 1950, $9.3 million in 1965 to over $140 billion worth of

motor vehicles and parts produced in the United States by

companies employing over 6.6 million workers nationwide; and

    Whereas, The automobile industry has become one of the

largest purchasers of many key American industrial products, such

as steel; and

    Whereas, Since 1987, the automobile industry has grown by

more than 47 percent, helping to drive the economy of the United

States to new heights; and

    Whereas, Automobiles have shaped our everyday lives over

the past 100 years more than any other invention by allowing

consumers to commute long distances for family visits, tourism,

entertainment, shopping and work; and

    Whereas, Automobiles have encouraged the development of a

far-reaching system of highways and roads, which made possible

the growth of suburbs and shopping centers around major cities; and

    Whereas, Many people all over the nation, including a large

number in Nevada, maintain their classic automobiles as a pastime

and do so with a great passion; and

    Whereas, The members of the Nevada Legislature recognize

the effect the automobile has had on our country and support

wholeheartedly all activities involved in the restoration and

exhibition of these fine automobiles; and

    Whereas, Thousands of local clubs have been instrumental in

preserving a historic part of this country’s heritage by encouraging

the restoration and exhibition of these vintage works of art which

easily evoke smiles and fond memories; now, therefore, be it

    Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the

Senate Concurring, That the members of the 72nd Session of

the Nevada Legislature hereby designate April 30, 2003, as

“Vintage Car Day” at the Nevada Legislature in recognition of all

that automobiles and the automobile industry have done to shape

this country and state; and be it further

    Resolved, That the members of the Legislature express

appreciation to the Valley Cruisers Car Club for organizing a

nostalgic display on the legislative grounds in commemoration of

this event.

 

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