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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - R-17-021 - 11/20/2017 - SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAYR-17-021 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 25, 2017 AS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHEREAS, America's progress has been driven by pioneers who think big, take risks and work hard; and WHEREAS, from the storefront shops that anchor Main Street to the high-tech startups that keep America on the cutting edge, small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the cornerstones of our nation's promise; and WHEREAS, small business owners and Main Street businesses have energy and a passion for what they do; and WHEREAS, when we support small business, jobs are created and local communities preserve their unique culture; and WHEREAS, because this country's 28 million small businesses create nearly two out of three jobs in our economy, we cannot resolve ourselves to create jobs and spur economic growth in America without discussing ways to support our entrepreneurs; and WHEREAS, 87 percent of consumers in the United States agree that the success of small businesses is critical to the overall economic health of the United States; and WHEREAS, 89 percent of consumers in the United States agree that small businesses contribute positively to local communities by supplying jobs and generating tax revenue; and WHEREAS, the City of McHenry supports and joins in this national effort to help America's small businesses do what they do best — grow their business, create jobs, and ensure that our communities remain as vibrant tomorrow as they are today. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT NOVEMBER 25, 2017, SHALL BE DESIGNATED SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY, ILLINOIS. PASSED and ADOPTED the 20th day of November 2017. Voting Aye: SCHAEFER, CURRY, SANTI, GLAB, MIHEVC, DEVINE Voting Nay: NONE Abstaining: NONE Not Voting: NONE Absent: CONDON Mayor a e S. Jett ATTEST: GivityAA Lynzi Nevitt