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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2024

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

COMMEMORATING APRIL 28, THROUGH MAY 4, 2024, AS "NATIONAL SMALL

BUSINESS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     Introduced By: Representatives McEntee, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale,
Cortvriend, Carson, McGaw, Cotter, Craven, and Morales

     Date Introduced: April 30, 2024

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, America’s strongest economic growth in 60 years has been driven by the

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

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

workers; and

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

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

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

nation’s promise; and

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

preserve their unique culture; and

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

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

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

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

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

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

be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

commemorates "National Small Business Week" on April 28 through May 4, 2024, in the State of

Rhode Island; and be it further

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

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

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

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

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Matthew L. Spoehr, Deputy District Director,

Rhode Island District Office – SBA.

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