LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim March 28 - April 1, 2011, as Small Business Week in the State
of New York

WHEREAS, In New York, the dedication and entrepreneurial spirit of small
businesses, minority-owned and women-owned businesses, and entrepreneurs
are vital to the prosperity and vibrancy of every community across this
great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses represent nearly 52 percent of the 7.5
million jobs arising in New York State; and
WHEREAS, The contributions made by small business owners are not often
recognized, even though they often risk their financial security to
create jobs, pay taxes, and produce goods and services for the people of
New York State; and
WHEREAS, Small business people possess the dedication and entrepreneu-
rial spirit to develop and market new technologies, thereby bringing
more capital into the business market and further strengthening our
economy; and
WHEREAS, The innovation, diversity, competitive strength, job gener-
ation, and quality of life that small businesses bring to our economy
are vital elements of our state's long-term economic health; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses in New York State exert a strong positive
influence on the political, economic, and social development of the
State, and the future welfare of the State depends on the continued
development of small businesses; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that
small businesses are a crucial element to the economy of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 28 - April 1,
2011, as Small Business Week in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmit-
ted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.