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| 2022 -- S 2921 Enacted 05/05/2022 |
| 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 |
| WHEREAS, America’s strongest economic growth in almost 40 years has been driven by |
| the resilience of our small businesses who, despite a world-wide pandemic, continue 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 |
| 32.5 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 Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby commemorates |
| "National Small Business Week" on May 1 through May 7, 2022, in the State of Rhode Island; |
| and be it further |
| RESOLVED, That this Senate 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 Mark S. Hayward, District Director, Rhode |
| Island District Office – SBA. |
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