THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY MAHER, NOVEMBER 18, 2011

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, NOVEMBER 18, 2011  

A RESOLUTION

Designating November 26, 2011, as "Small Business Saturday" in

Pennsylvania.

WHEREAS, Black Friday is regarded as the busiest shopping day

of the year and is increasingly promoted by large retailers; and

WHEREAS, Cyber Monday has emerged as the busiest shopping day

for online retail purchases; and

WHEREAS, Small business in this Commonwealth has long been

the key cog in our engine of economic growth; and

WHEREAS, Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and

the glue that holds our communities together; and

WHEREAS, Small businesses are the leading job creators in

America; and

WHEREAS, Thanksgiving weekend is traditionally the kickoff of

the holiday shopping season and is vitally important to our

local retailers; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate

November 26, 2011, as "Small Business Saturday" and urge

Pennsylvanians to give special consideration to patronizing

businesses owned by our Pennsylvania retailers on that date.