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Senate Resolution 71
By: Senators Walker of the 22^nd, Tate of the 38^th, Brown of the 26^th, Thomas of the 2^nd, Harbison of the 15^th and others

A RESOLUTION

Proclaiming the first Thursday in February as "African American Business Enterprise Day"; 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 SENATE 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 Secretary of the Senate is 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.