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SCR174 • 2025

RECOGNIZING APRIL 27 TO MAY 2, 2026, AS "AUCTIONEERS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

RECOGNIZING APRIL 27 TO MAY 2, 2026, AS "AUCTIONEERS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Wilson
Last action
2026-05-05
Official status
Passed 5/5/26
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how this resolution affects individuals or organizations beyond recognizing a week for auctioneers.

Recognizing Auctioneers Week

This resolution designates April 27 to May 2, 2026, as 'Auctioneers Week' in Delaware.

What This Bill Does

  • Designates a specific week in April and May of 2026 as Auctioneers Week.

Terms To Know

Resolution
A formal statement or declaration by a legislative body, often to recognize an event or occasion.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This resolution does not create any new laws or regulations; it only recognizes a specific week.
  • The exact activities during Auctioneers Week are not specified in this resolution.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-05 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed In House by Voice Vote

  2. 2026-04-23 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced in Senate

  3. 2026-04-23 Delaware General Assembly

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Official Summary Text

RECOGNIZING APRIL 27 TO MAY 2, 2026, AS "AUCTIONEERS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 27 to May 2, 2026, as "Auctioneers Week" in the State of Delaware.

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SPONSOR:

Sen. Wilson & Rep. D. Short

Sens. Hansen, Hocker, Huxtable, Mantzavinos, Richardson, Sokola; Reps. Berry, Bush, Carson, Dukes, Gray, K. Johnson, Yearick

DELAWARE STATE SENATE

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 174

RECOGNIZING APRIL 27 TO MAY 2, 2026, AS "AUCTIONEERS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, auctioneering is one of history’s oldest professions; and

WHEREAS, auctions continue to be a fair, transparent, and effective means of establishing fair market value; and

WHEREAS, auction professionals strive to advance the auction method of marketing and subscribe to the highest-level Code of Ethics in serving the American public; and

WHEREAS, professional auctioneers play a vital role in the economy by facilitating the sale of real estate, farm equipment, estate assets, business inventory, and other goods through an efficient and competitive marketplace; and

WHEREAS, benefit auctions organized by professional auctioneers raise millions of dollars for charitable organizations every year, helping nonprofits support education, healthcare, community programs, and other vital services; and

WHEREAS, the designation of Auctioneers Week by the State of Delaware will heighten public awareness of the contributions auctioneers make.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that April 27 to May 2, 2026, is hereby recognized as "Auctioneers Week" in the State of Delaware.

SYNOPSIS

This Senate Concurrent Resolution recognizes April 27 to May 2, 2026, as "Auctioneers Week" in the State of Delaware.

Author: Senator Wilson