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[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 203 Introduced in House (IH)]

109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 203

  Expressing support for the International Home Furnishings Market in 
                      High Point, North Carolina.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 12, 2005

 Mr. Coble (for himself, Mr. Butterfield, Mr. Etheridge, Ms. Foxx, Mr. 
  Hayes, Mr. Jones of North Carolina, Mr. McHenry, Mr. McIntyre, Mr. 
Miller of North Carolina, Mrs. Myrick, Mr. Price of North Carolina, Mr. 
    Taylor of North Carolina, and Mr. Watt) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION

 
  Expressing support for the International Home Furnishings Market in 
                      High Point, North Carolina.

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 known as the Piedmont 
        Triad: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (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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