[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 47 (Tuesday, April 19, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3941-S3942]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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 SENATE RESOLUTION 113--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE INTERNATIONAL HOME 
            FURNISHINGS MARKET IN HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA

  Mrs. DOLE (for herself and Mr. Burr) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 113

       Whereas the International Home Furnishings Market in High 
     Point, North Carolina (commonly known as the ``High Point 
     Market'') is the largest home furnishings industry trade show 
     of its kind in the world;
       Whereas the High Point Market takes place every April and 
     October, and is the largest event in North Carolina, attended 
     by more people for a longer period of time over a larger area 
     than any other event in the State;
       Whereas an average of 70,000 manufacturers, exhibitors, 
     sales representatives, retail buyers, interior designers, 
     architects, support personnel, suppliers, and news media 
     attend the High Point Market each April and October;
       Whereas people from all 50 States and more than 100 foreign 
     countries attend the High Point Market;
       Whereas the High Point Market attracts an average of 2,500 
     exhibitors from around the world, with international 
     exhibitors constituting more than 10 percent of the 
     exhibitors at the event;
       Whereas the exhibits at the High Point Market encompass a 
     wide variety of finished products, including case goods (wood 
     furniture), upholstery, accessories, lighting, bedding, and 
     rugs;
       Whereas the High Point Market has more than 11,500,000 
     square feet of permanent showroom space in more than 180 
     separate buildings in High Point and Thomasville, North 
     Carolina;
       Whereas the High Point Market brings $1,140,000,000 and 
     more than 13,000 jobs to North Carolina annually, and creates 
     a significant, lasting, and positive economic impact on a 
     State in which the manufacturing economy is declining due to 
     offshore production;
       Whereas the Federal Government has invested in the High 
     Point Market by providing funding to help meet critical 
     transportation infrastructure needs; and
       Whereas the High Point Market is a vital engine for 
     economic growth for North Carolina, especially for the region 
     commonly

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     known as the Triad Region: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) expresses support for the International Home 
     Furnishings Market in High Point, North Carolina;
       (2) commends those who organize and participate in the 
     International Home Furnishings Market for their contributions 
     to economic growth and vitality in North Carolina; and
       (3) recognizes that the International Home Furnishings 
     Market has a positive economic impact on North Carolina and 
     is vital to a region and State adversely affected by a 
     decline in traditional manufacturing.

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