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House Resolution 370
By: Representatives Schofield of the 63
rd
, Burnough of the 77
th
, Kendrick of the 95
th
, Davis
of the 87
th
, and Scott of the 76
th
A RESOLUTION
Commending small business advocacy organizations and recognizing March 5, 2025, as
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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 organizations 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
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WHEREAS, these organizations are committed to fostering a thriving environment for small
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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, the 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 development, 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 remarkable 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 available for distribution to the26
public and the press.27
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