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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Small businesses are an essential element of our |
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state's economy, and their viability has far-reaching benefits for |
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the communities in which they operate; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas is home to 3.1 million small businesses, which |
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are defined as companies that employ fewer than 500 people; these |
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enterprises represent 99.8 percent of all businesses in Texas, and |
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they employ close to half of the state's residents; and |
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WHEREAS, From clothing designers to food trucks, bookstores |
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to auto mechanics, and tech startups to construction firms, small |
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businesses operate in a diverse range of industries and provide a |
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broad spectrum of products and services; the entrepreneurs who lead |
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these endeavors are likewise diverse, with a sizeable proportion of |
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small businesses being owned by women and members of racial |
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minority groups; and |
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WHEREAS, Beyond providing goods and services, small |
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businesses create jobs and stimulate commercial activity within |
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their communities; their role as engines of economic productivity |
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stems from the fact that the businesses often rely on local supply |
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chains, and their smaller size allows them to adapt to and |
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accommodate the demands of local customers and the unique character |
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of their neighborhoods; and |
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WHEREAS, Despite being major drivers of commercial growth, |
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small businesses face significant challenges, including economic |
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uncertainty, rising costs, and difficulties in finding workers; |
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fostering a supportive environment for these enterprises is key to |
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ensuring their long-term viability and will assist hardworking |
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entrepreneurs in adjusting to changing market conditions; and |
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WHEREAS, By choosing to patronize small businesses, we are |
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investing in the future prosperity of our towns and cities and our |
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state at large, and it is fitting that we set aside a day each month |
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to encourage Texans to shop local and show their support for the |
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small businesses in their communities; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby designate the first Saturday of every month as Small |
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Business Saturday; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That, in accordance with the provisions of |
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Section 391.004(d), Government Code, this designation remain in |
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effect until the 10th anniversary of the date this resolution is |
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finally passed by the legislature. |