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HR 370: Small Business Advocacy Day; March 5, 2025; small business advocacy organizations; recognize

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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 recognizing March 5, 2025, as Small Business Advocacy Day; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, small businesses are the backbone of our economy, representing 99.7 percent of businesses in the State of Georgia; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of the significance of small businesses, Small Business Advocacy Day serves as a platform to celebrate their contributions and address their needs; and

WHEREAS, the Small Business Majority, the Women's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project Inc., the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, Our Village United, Kindred Futures, and Georgia First are organizations dedicated to advocating for and supporting small businesses in Georgia; and

WHEREAS, these organizations play a crucial role in empowering entrepreneurs, fostering economic growth, and promoting equitable opportunities for small business owners across various communities; and

WHEREAS, these organizations are committed to fostering a thriving environment for small businesses and entrepreneurship in Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Small Business Majority, the Women's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Project Inc., the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs, Our Village United, Kindred Futures, and Georgia First for their efforts to empower entrepreneurs, promote economic development, and advance opportunities for small business owners across the State of Georgia. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body recognize March 5, 2025, as Small Business Advocacy Day in acknowledgment of the many remarkable contributions made to Georgia's economy by small businesses.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.