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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2022

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S E N A T E   R E S O L U T I O N

COMMEMORATING MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 7, 2022, AS "NATIONAL SMALL

BUSINESS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     

     Introduced By: Senators Ruggerio, Raptakis, and E Morgan

     Date Introduced: May 05, 2022

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

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     WHEREAS, America’s strongest economic growth in almost 40 years has been driven by

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the resilience of our small businesses who, despite a world-wide pandemic, continue to pioneer

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innovative solutions to our country’s greatest challenges and create opportunities for families and

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workers; and

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     WHEREAS, From the storefront shops that anchor Main Street to the high-tech startups

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that keep America on the cutting edge to the small manufacturers driving our competitiveness on

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the global stage, small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the cornerstones of our

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nation’s promise; and

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     WHEREAS, When small business is supported, jobs are created, and local communities

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preserve their unique culture; and

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     WHEREAS, This country and our State cannot resolve to create jobs and spur economic

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growth in America without discussing ways to support our entrepreneurs because this country’s

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32.5 million small businesses create nearly two out of three jobs in our economy; and

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     WHEREAS, The President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business

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Week every year since 1963 to highlight the programs and services available to entrepreneurs

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through the U.S. Small Business Administration and other government agencies; now, therefore

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be it

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby commemorates

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"National Small Business Week" on May 1 through May 7, 2022, in the State of Rhode Island;

 

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and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That this Senate hereby supports and joins in this national effort to help

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America’s small businesses do what they do best – grow their business, create jobs, and ensure

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that our local communities remain as vibrant tomorrow as they are today; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mark S. Hayward, District Director, Rhode

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Island District Office – SBA.

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