[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 41 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 41

 Expressing support for designation of the third Saturday in April as 
                     ``National Auctioneers Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 13, 2011

 Mr. Long (for himself and Mr. Duncan of South Carolina) submitted the 
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                    Oversight and Government Reform

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for designation of the third Saturday in April as 
                     ``National Auctioneers Day''.

Whereas auctioneering is one of history's oldest professions;
Whereas auctioneers were fundamental in the creation of commerce during the 
        early establishment of the United States;
Whereas auctions are the last bastion of the competitive free enterprise system;
Whereas auctions continue to be the most effective means of establishing fair 
        market value;
Whereas the auction industry today contributes approximately $250 billion 
        annually in sales to the United States economy;
Whereas auctioneers create a competitive marketplace and connect buyers with 
        sellers wishing to sell their assets for the highest dollar value;
Whereas the National Auctioneers Association and its members strive to advance 
        the auction method of marketing and uphold the highest standards of 
        professionalism in serving the United States public;
Whereas a ``National Auctioneers Day'' has been observed for more than 20 years 
        by State and local governments and private organizations; and
Whereas the designation of the third Saturday in April as ``National Auctioneers 
        Day'' by the Congress and President will heighten the awareness of the 
        people of the United States of the contributions made by auctions and 
        auctioneers to the history of the Nation and its economy: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) supports the designation of ``National Auctioneers 
        Day''; and
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling upon the people of the United States to observe the 
        week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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