The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has declared June 9-15, 2008, National Automotive Service Professionals Week. ASE launched the commemorative week in 2005 to honor the commitment and dedication of automotive, truck and collision technicians, along with parts specialists and other support professionals who serve the motoring public. National Automotive Service Professionals Week was created in large part due to the success of Automotive Service Professionals Day, which ASE established in 2001.

"Twenty-five states, the District of Columbia and Florida's Broward County issued proclamations honoring National Automotive Service Professionals Week in 2006," said Trish Serratore, ASE Senior VP. "We will once again push to have all 50 states recognize the outstanding work done by automotive professionals across the nation in 2008." ASE will provide a form letter and enlist the aid of local shop owners in each state to petition their respective governors to mark this special week.

"ASE created National Automotive Service Professionals Week to recognize the men and women who service and maintain the highly complex vehicles upon which we depend so much for our day-to-day transportation," said Tim Zilke, ASE president and CEO. "This event acknowledges that skill and dedication, and ASE is proud to help recognize these individuals for their commitment to their customers, their craft and the American economy."

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