April 28-May 04, 2024 Small Business Week Proclamation
by the
Aapor of the QCitp of Renton, Texas
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WHEREAS, America's progress is driven by small business owners who think big,take risks,and work
hard;and
WHEREAS, from the storefront shops that anchor downtown,to the tech startups that keep America on
the cutting edge,small businesses are the backbone of our economy; 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 must support our entrepreneurs; and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States has proclaimed "National Small Business Week"
every year since 1963 to highlight the programs and services available to entrepreneurs.
NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton,Texas, do hereby declare and proclaim
this week of April 28-May 04, 2024,as
"NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK"
in the City of Denton and encourage all citizens to continue their support of small
business this week and throughout the year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
official seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed this the week of April
28-May 2024.
G RARD HUDSPETH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
LAUREN THODEN,CITY SECRETARY
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