08 LC 95
0135
House
Resolution 1173
By:
Representatives Dukes of the
150th,
Beasley-Teague of the
65th,
Epps of the
128th,
Hugley of the
133rd,
Howard of the
121st,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
February 12, 2008, as "African American Business Enterprise Day" at the state
capitol and inviting the Georgia Summit of African American Business
Organizations to appear before the House of Representatives; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
success in the face of adversity has always been worthy of recognition and
celebration; and
WHEREAS,
African American businesses have made significant contributions to the progress,
growth, and economic prosperity 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 outstanding and enduring legacy of success for
future generations.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the outstanding record of stellar service and countless
contributions which African American entrepreneurs have made to the State of
Georgia and recognize February 12, 2008, as "African American Business
Enterprise Day" at the state capitol.
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
at a date and 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 Charles
Johnson, Sr., of the
Georgia Summit of African American Business Organizations.
Georgia Summit of African American Business Organizations.