IV 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1586 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 30, 2010 Mr. Altmire submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the first week of August as National Family Business Week.

Whereas many of the Founding Fathers, including Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, and John Hancock were family businessmen; Whereas family enterprises create jobs and pass on the entrepreneurial spirit from generation to generation; Whereas the Family Business Chamber of Commerce is a newly launched national professional association committed to the common good of family businesses; Whereas the goal of the Family Business Chamber of Commerce is to support and promote family firms nationwide in providing information, education, business services, and networking opportunities designed to meet the unique needs of family businesses; Whereas the mission of the Family Business Chamber of Commerce is to promote entrepreneurial excellence, economic advancement, quality of life for families in business, and the retention and development of new jobs in the United States; and Whereas the first week of August would be an appropriate week to designate as National Family Business Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Family Business Week.