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03 LC 19 5705
House Resolution
176
By: Representatives Dukes of the 136th, Beasley-Teague of the 48th, Post 2, Maddox of the 59th, Post 2, Epps of the 90th, Hugley of the 113th, and others
By: Representatives Dukes of the 136th, Beasley-Teague of the 48th, Post 2, Maddox of the 59th, Post 2, Epps of the 90th, Hugley of the 113th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Proclaiming February 18, 2003, 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 February 18, 2003, 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 18, 2003, 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.
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 February 18, 2003, 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 18, 2003, 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.