[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 122, 110th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8241--APR. 17, 2008

PROCLAMATION 8241--APR. 17, 2008
Proclamation 8241 of April 17, 2008
Small Business Week, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In communities across America, small business owners are working hard to
turn their dreams into enterprises. Small Business Week is a time to
celebrate the many achievements of small business owners, entrepreneurs,
and employees, who contribute to the vitality and prosperity of our
Nation and create new job opportunities for our citizens.
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and my
Administration is committed to fostering an environment in which the
entrepreneurial spirit can thrive. By keeping taxes low, we leave more
money in the hands of Americans to save, spend, and invest. This year,
we have also temporarily expanded incentives to help small businesses
invest in new equipment and expand their enterprises. We have also
expanded market access and opened new markets for American goods and
services abroad, helping our small businesses compete in the global
economy. To make health care more affordable and accessible, we continue
to support Association Health Plans so small businesses can band
together to get the same discounts that big companies receive.
The underpinnings of our economy are strong, competitive, and resilient
enough to overcome the challenges we face, and in the long run,
Americans can be confident that our economy will continue to grow.
During Small Business Week and throughout the year, we recognize the
determination and ingenuity of America's workers and entrepreneurs who
play a vital role in building a more prosperous future for our country.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 20 through April 26,
2008, as Small Business Week. I call upon all Americans to observe this
week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs that
celebrate the achievements of small business owners and their employees
and encourage the development of new small businesses.






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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH