[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
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[S.J. Res. 216 Referred in House (RFH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. J. RES. 216


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            August 23, 1994

       Referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            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:

                                                MARTHA S. POPE,

                                                             Secretary.