[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 169 (Thursday, October 19, 2017)]
[Senate]
[Page S6655]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 295--DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2017 AS ``NATIONAL EMPLOYEE 
                           OWNERSHIP MONTH''

  Ms. BALDWIN (for herself, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Brown, Ms. Hassan, Mr. 
Franken, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Sanders, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Young, 
and Mr. King) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 295

       Whereas employee-owned companies give workers a voice in 
     corporate governance, and that voice helps the long-term 
     well-being of the company;
       Whereas employee-owned companies often outperform non-
     employee-owned companies and show greater resiliency during 
     challenging economic conditions;
       Whereas employee-owned companies face lower staff turnover, 
     and workers experience greater job security at those 
     companies;
       Whereas employee-owners feel better prepared to cover the 
     expenses of life and retire with a greater sense of financial 
     security; and
       Whereas employee-owned companies have a rich history in 
     communities across the United States: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates October 2017 as ``National Employee 
     Ownership Month'';
       (2) supports employee-owned businesses; and
       (3) acknowledges that employee-owned companies have a 
     positive impact on workers, businesses, and communities.

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