SENATE RESOLUTION No. 97

 

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

 

INTRODUCED JUNE 5, 1997

 

 

By Senator INVERSO

 

 

A Senate Resolution designating the week of June 1st through 7th, 1997 as "Small Business Works for New Jersey Week" in this State.

 

Whereas, Small business constitutes the most innovative, dynamic and critical sector of our national economy; and

Whereas, Over 98 percent of the business establishments in the State of New Jersey qualify as small businesses, with each employing fewer than 500 workers, and these businesses are vital to the economic health and prosperity of the State as suppliers of goods and services and providers of jobs, including new and entry-level positions; and

Whereas, Small business plays a vital and enriching role in community life in New Jersey by supporting innumerable local civic, cultural, educational, recreational and charitable endeavors; and

Whereas, The success of small business in New Jersey is vital to the interest of the State's economic prosperity and leadership; and

Whereas, The week of June 1st through 7th, 1997 will be recognized nationally as "Small Business Week" with the theme, "Small Business Works for New Jersey Week"; and

Whereas, It is fitting and proper that this State recognizes the economic and social contributions of small business owners in New Jersey; now, therefore,

 

    Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of New Jersey:

 

    1. The week of June 1st through 7th, 1997 is designated as "Small Business Works for New Jersey Week" in this State.

 

    2. This House urges the people of New Jersey to participate in the observances of "Small Business Works for New Jersey Week" and to recognize the significant economic and social contributions of small business to this State.

 

    3. This resolution, signed by the President of the Senate and attested by the Secretary thereof, shall be transmitted to the Governor, the Commissioner of Commerce and Economic Development, the Director of the Division of Development for Small Businesses and Women and Minority Businesses and the Administrator of the federal Small Business Administration.

 

 

STATEMENT

 

    This resolution designates the week of June 1st through 7th, 1997 as "Small Business Works for New Jersey Week" in this State.

 

 

                             

 

Designates June 1st through 7th, 1997 as "Small Business Works for New Jersey Week."