Andrea Joy Campbell: “I want to speak briefly with regard Senate Concurrent Resolution 44, a resolution which I and several colleagues…”

“I want to speak briefly with regard Senate Concurrent Resolution 44, a resolution which I and several colleagues submitted last week, that would reauthorize the Specialty Equipment Market Association, in consultation with the Architect of the Capitol, to stage an event on the Capitol Grounds on May 15. As a motor enthusiast, I believe it is important to recognize the contributions the motor sports industry has made to improve the quality, performance and, more importantly, the safety of most all motor vehicles on the road today. Certainly, the American public has demonstrated a continuing love affair with motor vehicles since their introduction over 100 years ago in this country, enjoying vehicles for transportation and recreational endeavors, ranging from racing to show competitions, and as the way of creating individual expression that has been extremely popular in the last 100 years. In addition, research and development connected with motor sports competition and specialty applications has provided consumers with such life-saving safety mechanisms, including seatbelts, airbags, and many other important innovations.”