LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to declare
June 17-21, 2013, as Small Business Week in the State of New York

WHEREAS, In New York, the dedication and entrepreneurial spirit of small
businesses, minority- and women-owned businesses, and entrepreneurs are
vital to the prosperity and vibrancy of every community across this
great State and nation; and
WHEREAS, According to the United States Department of Commerce, over
400,000 enterprises qualify as a small business in New York State,
comprising 97 percent of the State's established firms; and
WHEREAS, The contributions made by small business owners are not
always 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 owners 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
creation, 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, The members of the New York State Legislature wish to
proclaim their recognition of small businesses as a crucial element in
the economy of New York State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to declare June 17-21, 2013, as
Small Business Week in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.