FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 21, 2013
Contact: Della Domingo
909-978-6723
dellad@sema.org
SEMA AGAIN SECURES U.S. SENATE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JULY 12th AS
“COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY”
Lawmakers Recognition Reaps Continued Acknowledgement of Historic and Classic
Cars
Washington, D.C. (June 21, 2013) -- The U.S. Senate passed Senate
Resolution 176 (S. Res. 176) designating July 12, 2013 as “Collector Car
Appreciation Day.” The Resolution was requested by the Specialty
Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and its Automotive Restoration Market
Organization (ARMO) and Hot Rod Industry Alliance (HRIA) Councils. The
date marks the fourth commemoration in what has become an annual event to
celebrate and raise awareness of the vital role automotive restoration and
collection plays in American society.
As with the previous three Resolutions, S. Res. 176 was sponsored by
Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus Co-Chairs Senator
Jon Tester (D-MT) and Senator Richard Burr (R-NC). Senators Tester and
Burr are strong advocates for the automotive hobby in Washington, and S. Res.
176 reaffirms their understanding of the cultural importance of collector
cars. The Caucus is an informal, non-partisan member organization that
pays tribute to America’s ever growing love affair with the car and
motorsports.
“We again thank the U.S. Senate for the continuing recognition of the
collector car hobby as a strong American tradition and pastime,” said SEMA Vice
President of Government Affairs Steve McDonald. “With Australia and Canada
joining the mix, Collector Car Appreciation Day has now become an international
recognition of the collector car industry and the millions of hobbyists it
supports. The collector car industry helps preserve our unique American
automotive heritage while contributing to the economy by providing high-skilled,
well-paying jobs.” This year, many states and local governments have
adopted similar commemorations to mark this celebration.
Alex Tainsh, Chairman of SEMA’s Automotive Restoration Market Organization
(ARMO) Council said, “Collector Car Appreciation Day is the opportunity for
everyone involved in this great American hobby to show off their cars and
celebrate new traditions. Businesses and car clubs across the country will be
hosting car shows and cruises. More events are being held to commemorate
this special day each year.”
All automotive enthusiasts are encouraged to take part in this year’s
celebration by planning or attending events in their community. Through its
grassroots hobbyist organization, the SEMA Action Network (SAN), SEMA is maintaining
a list of scheduled events to commemorate the day at www.semasan.com.
Individuals, car clubs and business owners interested in publicizing events
should contact SAN Director Colby Martin at 909/978-6721 or san@sema.org. If you are unable to
celebrate on July 12th, SAN encourages events to be scheduled throughout the
month of July.
About SEMA
SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association founded in 1963, represents
the $31.32 billion specialty automotive industry of 6,537 member-companies. It
is the authoritative source for research, data, trends and market growth
information for the specialty auto parts industry. The industry provides
appearance, performance, comfort, convenience and technology products for
passenger and recreational vehicles. For more information, contact SEMA at 1575
S. Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765, tel: 909/396-0289, or visit www.sema.org
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