Canada
Province of British Columbia

A Proclamation

CHARLES THE THIRD, by the Grace of God, King of Canada
and His other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth

To all to whom these presents shall come – Greeting

WHEREAS the National Association of Automobile Clubs of Canada (NAACC) is a national non-profit organization that
advocates for automotive heritage and automobile clubs by promoting and encouraging the preservation of automobiles
and their history and heritage, and

WHEREAS fostering an appreciation of automotive heritage leaves a legacy of understanding and enjoyment for future
generations, and

WHEREAS recognition of and respect for automotive enthusiasts encourages richer encounters between automotive
enthusiasts in British Columbia, across the country and worldwide, and

WHEREAS July 11, 2025, marks the 16th consecutive commemoration of International Collector Car Appreciation Day,
an annual event led by the SEMA Action Network (SAN) and the NAACC to raise awareness of the vital role that
automotive restoration and heritage plays in North American society, including in British Columbia, and

WHEREAS Automotive Heritage Month is an opportunity to publicly recognize present and past contributions of the
NAACC and all automotive hobbyists in British Columbia and across the country;

NOW KNOW YE THAT We do by these presents proclaim and declare that July 2025 shall be known as

“Automotive Heritage Month”

in the Province of British Columbia.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, We have caused these Our Letters to be made Patent and the Great Seal of Our Province of
British Columbia to be hereunto affixed.

WITNESS, The Honourable Wendy Cocchia, Lieutenant Governor of Our Province of British Columbia, in Our City of
Victoria, in Our Province, this ninth day of May, two thousand twenty-five and in the third year of Our Reign.

BY COMMAND.