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House of
Representatives
House Resolution
98
By: Representatives Beasley-Teague of the
58th, Brooks of the 54th, Mobley of the 69th,
Epps of the 131st, Seay of the 93rd and others
A RESOLUTION
Proclaiming the first Thursday in February as
"African American Business Enterprise Day" and inviting the Georgia Summit of
African-American Business Organizations to appear before the House of
Representatives; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, African American
businesses have made significant contributions to the progress and growth of the
State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, with
ingenuity born of adversity and perseverance stemming from hardship, African
American entrepreneurs have created a vast and diverse array of business
enterprises in this state; and
WHEREAS, with
successful enterprises ranging from small businesses to major corporations,
African American entrepreneurs have uniquely influenced the business culture of
this state and have built an enduring legacy of success for future generations;
and
WHEREAS, success in the face of
adversity has always been worthy of recognition and
celebration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize the
outstanding service and contributions which African American entrepreneurs have
made to the State of Georgia and proclaim the first Thursday of February as
"African American Business Enterprise Day."
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the Georgia Summit of
African-American Business Organizations are invited to appear before the House
of Representatives on February 1, 2001, at a time to be determined by the
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is
authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to
W.S. (Bill) Cannon V, executive director of the Georgia Summit of
African-American Business Organizations.
IN HOUSE
Read
and Adopted
January 25,
2001
Robert E. Rivers,
Jr.
Clerk