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 103 STAT. 3032 PROCLAMATION 5973--MAY 8, 1989 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hvindred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH Editorial note: For the President's remarks of May 8, 1988, on signing Proclamation 5972, see the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents (vol. 25, p. 675). Proclamation 5973 of May 8, 1989 Small Business Week, 1989 ' By the President of the United States of America.- .., A Proclamation America is a nation founded on imagination and courage; our history is a record of the entrepreneurial spirit of our people. This bold, creative spirit is clearly embodied by the 19 million small business men and women across the United States today. Small businesses lead the way in developing new technologies and products and in creating opportunities for young and imskilled workers. They are a driving force behind our Nation's record economic expan- sion. More than half of the U.S. labor force is employed by small busi- ness, and most first-job opportunities are in the small business commu- nity. In fact, small businesses are responsible for two out of three jobs created in the private sector. These tremendous contributions to our so- ciety send a message to the rest of the world that individual freedom and initiative breed innovation and economic productivity. The small business owners of our Nation understand their leadership role and accept no boundaries or limits to their potential. Increasingly, there are no borders to their commerce. Small business people are now significant players in the international marketplace. Their determined, independent spirit and far-reaching influence will continue to ensure our Nation's growth into the 21st century, and will allow us to enhance our competitiveness in the global arena. Enthusiastic and confident, the small business community is the comer- stone of America's economy—and it is an inspiration to people around the world. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim the week of May 7 throiigh May 13, 1989, as Small Business Week, and I call on every American to join me in this very special tribute. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hiindred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hxmdred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH

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