A RESOLUTION

 

1Recognizing the week beginning May 20, 2013, as "Small Business
2Week" in Pennsylvania.

3WHEREAS, Small businesses in this Commonwealth employ 49.98%
4of the private nonfarm work force; and

5WHEREAS, The 234,540 small businesses in Pennsylvania produce
6over $77.4 billion in annual income, including benefits; and

7WHEREAS, Most new jobs that are created in this Commonwealth
8are in small businesses; therefore be it

9RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
10week beginning May 20, 2013, as "Small Business Week" in
11Pennsylvania.