HR370: HR370 Small Business Advocacy Day; March 5, 2025; small business advocacy organizations; recognize

25 LC 112 3142 House Resolution 370 By: Representatives Schofield of the 63rd, Burnough of the 77th, Kendrick of the 95th, Davis of the 87th, and Scott of the 76th A RESOLUTION Commending small business advocacy organizations and recognizin g March 5, 2025, as1 Small Business Advocacy Day; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, small businesses are the backbone of our economy, representing 99.7 percent3 of businesses in the State of Georgia; and4 WHEREAS, in recognition of the significance of small businesses, Small Business Advocacy5 Day serves as a platform to celebrate their contributions and address their needs; and6 WHEREAS, the Small Business Majority, the Women's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project7 Inc., the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs,8 Our Village United, Kindred Futures, and Georgia First are orga nizations dedicated to9 advocating for and supporting small businesses in Georgia; and10 WHEREAS, these organizations play a crucial role in empowering entrepreneurs, fostering11 economic growth, and promoting equitable opportunities for small business owners across12 various communities; and13 H. R. 370 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3142 WHEREAS, these organizations are committed to fostering a thriving environment for small14 businesses and entrepreneurship in Georgia.15 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that16 the members of this body commend the Small Business Majority, t he Women's17 Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project Inc., the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, the Russell18 Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, Our Village United, Kindred Futures, and Georgia First19 for their efforts to empower entrepreneurs, promote economic de velopment, and advance20 opportunities for small business owners across the State of Georgia.21 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body recognize March 5, 2025, as22 Small Business Advocacy Day in acknowledgment of the many remar kable contributions23 made to Georgia's economy by small businesses.24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized25 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the26 public and the press.27 H. R. 370 - 2 -