Whereas lowriders and lowrider culture can be traced back to 1940s Chicano communities across the American Southwest;

Whereas lowrider culture embodies the spirit of low and slow and demonstrates the beauty of peaceful cruising;

Whereas lowriders, both the drivers and cars, have strong pride, style, and community identity;

Whereas lowrider vehicles are mobile works of art that showcase elaborate paint work, shiny chrome, intricate upholstery, and state-of-the-art craftsmanship and hydraulics;

Whereas lowriders have historically served as a form of cultural identity for Latino communities and a means of resistance in the face of discrimination;

Whereas lowriders were persecuted and prosecuted for the mere act of driving their artwork down the road;

Whereas lowrider clubs support communities across the United States through service, mentorship, charity events, car shows, and cultural celebrations;

Whereas the artistry and mechanical innovations of lowriders hold deep influences on American popular culture, art, music, and fashion;

Whereas, in recent years, multiple States and local governments overturned bans on cruising, recognizing the cultural and economic value of lowrider events and gatherings;

Whereas cities across the United States now officially recognize and celebrate lowrider culture through public art, cultural institutions, and community events;

Whereas, in recent years, the United States Drug Enforcement Agency has supported youth lowrider bike building programs for at-risk kids;

Whereas the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service share the history and culture of lowriders through two exhibitions, Corazón y vida: Lowriding Culture at the museum in Washington, DC, and the traveling exhibition, Lowrider Culture in the United States/Cultura Lowrider en los Estados Unidos, which will visit communities across the country through 2029;

Whereas lowrider culture reflects core American values of creativity, freedom of expression, innovation, and community building; and

Whereas the first Saturday of May is a fitting time to celebrate National Lowrider Day, as the weather across the United States becomes more favorable for cruising: Now, therefore, be it