[Congressional Bills 103th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S.J. Res. 216 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] 103d CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 216 _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning September 12, 1994, as ``National Hispanic Business Week''. 103d CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 216 _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning September 12, 1994, as ``National Hispanic Business Week''. Whereas the Hispanic business sector of the United States economy has significantly grown in recent years, contributing significantly to the strength and vitality of the economy and increasing employment opportunities for the citizens of this Nation; Whereas the number of Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States has increased 150 percent since 1982, and is projected to number 585,000 by the end of 1994; Whereas sales by Hispanic-owned businesses have increased 81 percent since 1982, and are expected to reach an annual high of $27,200,000,000 by the end of 1994; Whereas the number of persons employed by Hispanic-owned businesses has increased 95 percent since 1982, and will exceed 375,000 by the end of 1994; and Whereas the period from September 15, 1994, through October 15, 1994, has been designated as Hispanic Heritage Month: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning September 12, 1994, is designated ``National Hispanic Business Week''. The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote a better understanding and awareness of-- (1) the significant contributions which Hispanic-owned businesses make to the United States economy; (2) the continued employment and job creation which results from the growth and expansion of Hispanic-owned businesses; (3) the entrepreneurial spirit and strong work ethic exhibited by the owners and employees of Hispanic-owned businesses; (4) the significant gains in international trade made by Hispanic-owned businesses which strongly support expanded trade throughout other countries in the Americas; and (5) the lasting contributions made by Hispanic-owned businesses to the economic vitality and social stability of families, neighborhoods, and communities across the Nation. Passed the Senate August 19 (legislative day, August 18), 1994. Attest: Secretary.