[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 2, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E190]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS WEEK

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 2, 2021

  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of designating 
the week of March 28, 2021, through April 3, 2021, as National Small 
Business Workplace Solutions Week. While small businesses are always 
deserving of our support and recognition, this is particularly true 
during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
  The workplace solutions industry is comprised of small businesses 
across all 50 states. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of 
Homeland Security deemed workplace solutions businesses essential as 
they assisted hospitals, nursing homes, schools, law enforcement, and 
local governments. Additionally, the workplace solutions industry 
provided critical support to businesses which were forced to move from 
in-person office to home offices. The industry's work with both the 
public and private sectors proved to be crucial.
  Like other small businesses, the workplace solutions industry has 
struggled over the course of the pandemic. The industry is grateful for 
PPP loans and the other federal assistance it has received, but 
recovery is still slow. Many small businesses face the prospect of 
closing their doors for good unless the economic picture continues to 
improve. Times have been tough for small businesses, but we can finally 
see a bright future beginning to peak over the horizon. The 
Congressional Budget Office projects over 4 percent GDP growth this 
year. In other words, our economy is ready to come roaring back as soon 
as we beat the pandemic.
  Therefore, Madam Speaker, I ask that you rise with me in support of 
the workplace solutions industry. The resolution to designate March 28, 
2021 through April 3, 2021, as National Small Business Workplace 
Solutions Week is a signal of support for this recovering industry and 
small businesses across the United States. Finally, I want to thank 
America's small businesses for their dedication and sacrifice during 
the COVID-19 pandemic, and I wish them God's blessings as they continue 
to serve the American people.

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