[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 24, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H3496]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CELEBRATING NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK

  (Mr. MARSHALL asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. Speaker, April 29 through May 5 is National Small 
Business Week.
  Recent studies and surveys have shown that small business optimism is 
at an all-time high, and I have seen that firsthand with the businesses 
I have met throughout the big First District in Kansas.
  Today, I rise to recognize the hard work and perseverance our small-
business owners have and acknowledge their critical role in our local 
communities.
  In the United States, small businesses create about two out of every 
three jobs per year, and more than half of Americans either own or work 
for a small business.
  Over the past year and a half, I have had the opportunity to have 
meaningful conversations with many of the small businesses across my 
district. From Superior Boilerworks in Hutchinson to Midwest Energy in 
Hays, I have listened and learned about the issues they face and the 
ways that Congress can better support small businesses in Kansas.
  Due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, I am proud that small businesses 
will now work with lower tax rates and a fairer Tax Code. From big 
cities to small towns, entrepreneurs and small-business owners across 
the country are creating jobs and contributing to the growth of local 
economies.
  Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to join me in celebrating our 
small-business leaders.

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