ELIZABETH THE SECOND, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her other Realms and Territories, QUEEN, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith

PROCLAMATION

To all to Whom these Presents shall come

GREETING

WHEREAS automotive enthusiasts are celebrating the month of July as “Automotive Heritage Month” across Canada; and

WHEREAS Alberta’s rich automotive heritage has broad appeal to classic car hobbyists and the public through car shows, cruise nights or afternoon drives; and

WHEREAS automobile clubs enrich Alberta communities by serving as active participants in local festivals, parades, and celebrations; and

WHEREAS the collector car community contributes to Alberta’s economic and social wellbeing by hosting events and car shows that raise funds for local charities and engage our communities; and

WHEREAS the Government of Alberta wish to celebrate the passion of Albertans for driving, restoring, preserving and collecting an important part of Canada’s history; and

WHEREAS the Proclamation of Collector Car Appreciation Day will give Albertans the opportunity to recognize the vibrant car collection community in Alberta;

NOW KNOW YE THAT by and with the advice and consent of Our Executive Council of Our Province of Alberta, by virtue of the provisions of the said Act hereinbefore referred to and of all other power and authority whatsoever in Us vested in that behalf, We have ordered and declared and do hereby proclaim the second Friday in July of each year as Collector Car Appreciation Day in Alberta.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF We have cause these Our Letters to be made Patent and the Great Seal of Our Province of Alberta to be hereunto affixed.

WITNESS: THE HONOURABLE SALMA LAKHANI, Lieutenant Governor of Our Province of Alberta, this 9th day of June, in the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-one and in the Seventieth Year of Our Reign.

BY COMMAND.

Alberta Automotive Heritage Month Proclamation 2023