SR 73 — A resolution to recognize October 9, 2025, as Auto Heritage Day.

SR-73,MICHIGAN As Adopted by Senate, October 1, 2025 SENATE RESOLUTIONSenate NO.Resolution No.

73 Offered by Senators Lauwers and Camilleri offeredA RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE OCTOBER 9 ,2025 , AS AUTO HERITAGE DAY WHEREAS, The MotorCities National Heritage Area Partnership was created in when both Congress and the followingNational resolution:Park Service recognized the significance of the American automobile and the people, stories, and places that shaped its history and WHEREAS, National heritage areas are places where stories of importance to American history rise to a level of national importance;

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andAdopted Whereas,by For the twelfthSenate, consecutiveOctober year,1, MotorCities2025. National Heritage Area, in partnership with the Michigan Legislative Auto Caucus, has organized Auto Heritage Day, where supporters of automotive heritage and preservation come together in celebration of the state’s unique automotive history;

andSecretary Whereas,of Thethe MichiganSenate Legislative Auto Caucus allows members to exchange ideas and influence policy, including automotive heritage policy;

now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize October 9, 2025, as Auto Heritage Day.

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