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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The live auction industry plays a vital role in the |
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economy of the Lone Star State, and it is indeed a pleasure to |
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welcome members of the Texas Auctioneers Association to the State |
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Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1956, the TAA promotes the auction method |
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of marketing through education, public outreach, and the sharing of |
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information; it strives to establish and uphold the highest |
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professional standards for its 400 hardworking and talented |
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members; and |
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WHEREAS, Auctioneering has a long history in this country and |
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contributes $250 billion to the national economy every year, |
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including more than $500 million to this state's economy; Texas |
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auctioneers are active in all areas of commerce, including real |
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estate, automobile, and livestock sales, among others; and |
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WHEREAS, With their distinctive and entertaining calls, |
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auctioneers participate in a rich and colorful tradition, and their |
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industry helps to further the prosperity of Texas; now, therefore, |
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going once, going twice, going three times, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize April 3, 2009, as Texas Auctioneers |
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Day at the State Capitol and extend to the visiting representatives |
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of the Texas Auctioneers Association sincere best wishes for |
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continued success. |
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Bolton |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 993 was adopted by the House on April |
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2, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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