Jan Meyers: “this week, for 31 consecutive years, the President has designated a national ``Small Business Week.'' This recognition…”

“this week, for 31 consecutive years, the President has designated a national ``Small Business Week.'' This recognition honors the more than 20 million small enterprises in the Nation who will lead America in job creation and innovation into the twenty-first century. The theme for the week is ``Small Business: Building America's Future.'' During this week, it is my sincere hope that all government officials and members of the media will seriously reflect on the vital role small business plays in weaving the very social and economic fabric of our democratic society. Too often the small business community receives warm platitudes from elected officials for its efforts, but scant concern when the ramifications of major new public policy initiatives are considered. Small Business Week is sponsored by the Small Business Administration [SBA], an agency created with great foresight by President Eisenhower in 1953, to assist the Nation's small business community. The rewards our economy has enjoyed from the SBA's accomplishments have proven President Eisenhower's investment to be very wise. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues and all fellow citizens join me this week in taking a moment to salute America's true heroes and champions, our Nation's small business men and women.”