S. Res. 172 (Agreed to Senate) — Honoring the vital role of small businesses and the passion of entrepreneurs in the United States during “National Small Business Week”, from May 4, through May 8, 2015.

That the Senate—

(1)

honors the vital role of small businesses and entrepreneurs in the United States during “National Small Business Week”;

(2)

supports the designation of “National Small Business Week”;

(3)

recognizes the important role of the Small Business Administration as a valuable resource for entrepreneurs in the United States;

(4)

supports and encourages young entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and create more start-up businesses;

(5)

recognizes the importance of creating policies that promote a business-friendly environment for small business owners that is free of unnecessary and burdensome regulations and red tape;

(6)

recognizes the National Small Business Person of the Year and the National Lender of the Year; and

(7)

supports efforts to—

(A)

encourage consumers to shop locally; and

(B)

increase awareness of the value of locally-owned small businesses and the impact of locally-owned small businesses on the economy of the United States.

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May 6, 2015viewing Agreed to Senate Mr. Vitter (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Peters, Mr. Rubio, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Gardner, Ms. Ayotte, Mr. Coons, Ms. Heitkamp, Mr. Markey, Mr. Risch, Mr. Scott, Mrs. Fischer, and Mr. Hoeven) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

Honoring the vital role of small businesses and the passion of entrepreneurs in the United States during “National Small Business Week”, from May 4, through May 8, 2015.

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