III
111th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 410
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 4, 2010
Mr. Bayh (for himself, Mr. Lugar, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Voinovich, and Mr. Wyden) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
May 14, 2010
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Supporting and recognizing the goals and
ideals of RV Centennial Celebration Month
to commemorate 100
years of enjoyment of recreation vehicles in the United States.
Whereas 1910 marks the first year of mass-produced, manufactured, motorized campers and camping trailers;
Whereas 1 in 12 households in the United States own a
recreation vehicle (referred to in this preamble as an RV
), and
over 30,000,000 RV enthusiasts take part in this affordable and environmentally
friendly form of vacationing;
Whereas RV vacations allow families in the United States to build stronger relationships, explore the great outdoors, and take part in healthy activities;
Whereas this homegrown industry, including RV manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, and campgrounds, employs hundreds of thousands of people in good-paying jobs across all 50 States;
Whereas traveling in an RV offers the freedom, comfort, and flexibility to see all parts of the United States, from historic landmarks and National Parks to local campgrounds and sporting events; and
Whereas the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the RV into the marketplace in the United States will be celebrated June 7, 2010, at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart, Indiana: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
supports and
recognizes the goals and ideals of RV Centennial Celebration
Month
to commemorate 100 years of enjoyment of recreation vehicles in
the United States; and
encourages the people of the United States to celebrate this anniversary by taking part in recreation vehicle vacations.