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| 2023 -- H 6354 Enacted 05/02/2023 |
| H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N |
| COMMEMORATING APRIL 30, THROUGH MAY 6, 2023, AS "NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND |
Introduced By: Representatives McEntee, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Cardillo, Dawson, O'Brien, Batista, Caldwell, Craven, and Morales |
| Date Introduced: May 02, 2023 |
| 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 House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby |
| commemorates "National Small Business Week" on April 30 through May 6, 2023, 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 Mark S. Hayward, District Director, Rhode |
| Island District Office – SBA. |
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