Bill Text: PA HR526 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Designating November 26, 2011, as "Small Business Saturday" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-12-05 - Adopted (194-0) [HR526 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-HR526-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 2779
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 526 Session of2011
INTRODUCED BY MAHER, NOVEMBER 18, 2011
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, NOVEMBER 18, 2011
A RESOLUTION
Designating November 26, 2011, as "Small Business Saturday" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Black Friday is regarded as the busiest shopping day
of the year and is increasingly promoted by large retailers; and
WHEREAS, Cyber Monday has emerged as the busiest shopping day
for online retail purchases; and
WHEREAS, Small business in this Commonwealth has long been
the key cog in our engine of economic growth; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and
the glue that holds our communities together; and
WHEREAS, Small businesses are the leading job creators in
America; and
WHEREAS, Thanksgiving weekend is traditionally the kickoff of
the holiday shopping season and is vitally important to our
local retailers; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate
November 26, 2011, as "Small Business Saturday" and urge
Pennsylvanians to give special consideration to patronizing
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businesses owned by our Pennsylvania retailers on that date.
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