III 112th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 328 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 16, 2011 Mrs. Shaheen (for herself and Mr. Moran) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of November 14 through 20, 2011, as Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA.

Whereas research has shown that between 1980 and 2005 the majority of jobs in the United States were created by entrepreneurs and the young companies of those entrepreneurs; Whereas the economy and society of the United States, as well as the country as a whole, have greatly benefitted from the everyday use of breakthrough innovations developed and brought to market by entrepreneurs; Whereas Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA is an initiative to celebrate the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth, and improve human welfare; Whereas Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA helps existing and aspiring entrepreneurs to acquire the knowledge, skills, and networks needed to create vibrant enterprises that will improve the lives and communities of the entrepreneurs; Whereas, in 2010, more than 445,896 individuals participated in the more than 3,200 entrepreneurial activities held in the United States alone during Global Entrepreneurship Week; Whereas, in 2010, more than 1,300 partner organizations participated in Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA, including startup accelerators, business incubators, chambers of commerce, institutions of higher education, high schools, businesses, and State and local governments; and Whereas, in 2011, thousands of organizations in the United States will join in the celebration by planning activities designed to inspire, connect, mentor, and engage the next generation of entrepreneurs throughout Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)designates the week of November 14 through 20, 2011, as Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA; and (2)supports the goals of Global Entrepreneurship Week/USA, including— (A)inspiring young people everywhere to embrace innovation, imagination, and creativity; and (B)training the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.