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 PROCLAMATION 5028—MAR. 7, 1983 97 STAT. 1555 anniversary of the birth of George Washington. In 1983-1984, the first com- memorative Olympic coinage ever issued by our country will be introduced in gold and silver. Recognizing that coin collecting has educational and cultural value, pro- motes greater understanding of our history and heritage, and is enjoyed by millions of Americans, the Congress, pursuant to House Joint Resolution 516 (Public Law 97-239), has authorized and requested the President to issue a 96 Stat. 271. proclamation designating the veek beginning April 17, 1983, as "National Coin Week." NOW, THEREFORE, I, RONALD REAGAN, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the week beginning April 17, 1983, as "Na- tional Coin Week" and call upon the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 7th day of March, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-three, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and seventh. RONALD REAGAN Proclamation 5028 of March 7, 1983 Small Business Week, 1983 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our Founding Fathers envisioned a nation whose strength and vitality would emerge from the ingenuity of its people and their commitment to in- dividual liberty. They understood that a nation's prosperity is dependent on the freedom of its citizens to pursue their hopes, dreams, and creative am- bitions. American entrepreneurs and small business owners enthusiastically embraced the challenges of freedom and through the miracle of the market- place set in motion the forces of economic growth that made our Nation uniquely productive. This pattern of economic development has inspired people throughout the world to look to America for a better life. The Nation grew as our free enterprise system became the mainspring of American progress by encouraging entrepreneurs to compete in meeting the demand for new products and methods of production. Competition enabled us to develop our human resources more effectively and enrich our society. With each new discovery, our perception of what could be achieved ex- panded. Today small business plays an even more vital role in our national life and is responsible for the creation of well over half of the new jobs in our econ- omy. Small business is also in the forefront of utilizing technological ad- vances. America's entrepreneurs and small business owners are among the most dynamic and innovative leaders of the business community. Their willing- ness to confront uncertainty with creativity and determination to succeed helps our Nation meet the challenges we face today. This spirit of accom- plishment inspires Americans to look toward tomorrow with confidence and anticipation to the new opportunities open to future generations. By

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