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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, It is important to preserve agricultural history 
3and honor the individuals who have dedicated their lives to 
4maintaining the legacy of farming and farm machinery; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Antique tractors represent a vital chapter in our 
6nation's agricultural development and serve as symbols of 
7innovation, resilience, and community heritage; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Kevin Bresnahan, a proud Illinoisan and 
9passionate antique tractor enthusiast, has personally 
10preserved and maintained a collection of 31 antique tractors, 
11ensuring that future generations understand and appreciate the 
12machinery that once powered Illinois' farms; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Kevin Bresnahan's dedication exemplifies the 
14spirit of preservation and education and reflects a broader 
15community of collectors and restorers who keep this history 
16alive; and
 
17    WHEREAS, August 22nd marks a national effort to preserve 
18antique tractors, bringing together enthusiasts, historians, 
19and families to reflect on the rich traditions of American 
20farming; therefore, be it
 
 
 
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1    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
2HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
3we declare August 22, 2026 as Antique Tractor Preservation Day 
4in the State of Illinois; and be it further
 
5    RESOLVED, That we encourage educational institutions, 
6historical societies, and community groups across the State to 
7participate in events and activities that honor the legacy of 
8antique tractors and those who preserve them; and be it 
9further
 
10    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
11presented to Kevin Bresnahan in recognition of his unwavering 
12commitment to antique tractor preservation and agricultural 
13heritage in Illinois.