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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—NOV. 20, 2003

117 STAT. 2965

assume the responsibilities of NATO membership through the Membership Action Plan; (3) welcomes and supports the aspirations of Albania, Croatia, and The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to join the European Union at the earliest opportunity; (4) recognizes that Albania, Croatia, and The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia are making important strides to bring their economic, military, and political institutions into conformance with the standards of NATO and other EuroAtlantic institutions; and (5) commends Secretary of State Powell for his personal support of the Adriatic Charter. Agreed to November 20, 2003.

MOTORSPORTS—RECOGNITION

Nov. 20, 2003 [H. Con. Res. 320]

Whereas on March 26, 1903, a century of motorsports was inaugurated at an automobile race held on a beach in Volusia County, Florida; Whereas motorsports are now the fastest growing sports in the United States; Whereas races are conducted at numerous motorsports facilities located in every State; Whereas racing fans are able to enjoy a wide variety of motorsports sanctioned by organizations that include Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART), Grand American Road Racing (Grand Am), Indy Racing League (IRL), International Motor Sports Association (IMSA), National Association for Stock Car Automobile Racing (NASCAR), National Hot Rod Association (NHRA), Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), and United States Auto Club (USAC); Whereas the research and development of vehicles used in motorsports competition directly contributes to improvements of safety and technology in automobiles and other motor vehicles used by millions of Americans; Whereas 13,000,000 fans will attend NASCAR races alone in 2003; Whereas fans of all ages spend a substantial amount of time at motorsports facilities participating in a variety of interactive theme and amusement activities surrounding the races; Whereas motorsports facilities that provide these theme and amusement activities contribute millions of dollars to local and State economies as well as the national economy; and Whereas tens of millions of Americans enjoy the excitement and speed of motorsports every week: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That Congress recognizes the importance of motorsports and its evolution over the past century and honors those who have helped create and build this great American pastime. Agreed to November 20, 2003.

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