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House Resolution 1060
By: Representatives Schofield of the 63
rd
, Kendrick of the 95
th
, Davis of the 87
th
, Carter of
the 93
rd
, and McClain of the 109
th
A RESOLUTION
Commending small businesses and recognizing March 5, 2024, as Women Owned Business
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Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the month of March is Women's History Month; and3
WHEREAS, Georgia is one of the states with the largest growth in number of women-owned4
firms, and it ranks second in the nation for the growth of women-owned businesses; and5
WHEREAS, women of every race, ethnic background, and socioeconomic class have made6
significant contributions to the growth and strength of Georgia's economy, social7
advancement, and global community; and8
WHEREAS, despite their advancements and the fast-growing number of women business9
owners in Georgia, they still lag significantly behind men in access to capital and the10
generation of new revenue; and11
WHEREAS, small business owners and entrepreneurs are integral to the prosperity and12
resilience of our communities, and entrepreneurship remains a powerful way for women to13
propel themselves along the path to economic prosperity and advancement; and14
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WHEREAS, the State of Georgia values community businesses and seeks to recognize the
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role of entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses and their unique challenges; and16
WHEREAS, it is important to recognize organizations like The Women's Entrepreneurial17
Opportunity Project Inc. (WEOP) for playing a vital role in empowering women, building18
a network of stakeholders, and providing the community with initiatives that support19
business growth and expansion; and20
WHEREAS, Women's History Month is an opportunity for us to recognize and salute the21
achievements and contributions of women to the economy and community.22
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23
the members of this body recognize March 5, 2024, as Women Owned Business Day at the24
state capitol to support the work of WEOP and observe, celebrate, and commend small25
businesses for creating jobs, boosting the local economy, and invigorating neighborhoods26
nationally.27
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized28
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the29
public and the press.30
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