12 2 STA T .5 2 98PROCL A M AT I O N 82 4 1 — APR. 1 7, 2 0 08 ing‘ ‘ 5402.1 0. 3 0 , 5402.10. 6 0, ’ ’ eachpl ace i to cc urs an dby inserting in lieu thereo f ‘‘5402.11.30, 5402.11.60, 5402.1 9 .30, 5402.19.60,’’ in each case. ( 10 )A ny pro v isions of previous procla m ations and Ex ecutive O rders that are inconsistent w ith the actions ta k en in this proclamation are su - perseded to the extent of such inconsistency. INW I T NE S SW H E R EO F , I have hereunto set my hand this seventeenth day of April, in the year of our L ord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the U nited States of America the two hundred and thirty-second. G EORGE W. B USH Proclam a ti o n8241 o fAp ril 1 7, 2 0 08 Smal l Busine ss W ee k,20 0 8BythePr e sid e n t of the U nited S t a tes of Am eri c a A Proc l amation In communities across America, small business owners are working hard to turn their dreams into enterprises. Small Business Week is a time to celebrate the many achievements of small business owners, en- trepreneurs, and employees, who contribute to the vitality and pros- perity of our Nation and create new j ob opportunities for our citi z ens. Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, and my Administration is committed to fostering an environment in which the entrepreneurial spirit can thrive. By keeping taxes low, we leave more money in the hands of Americans to save, spend, and invest. This year, we have also temporarily expanded incentives to help small businesses invest in new e q uipment and expand their enterprises. We have also expanded market access and opened new markets for American goods and services abroad, helping our small businesses compete in the glob- al economy. To make health care more affordable and accessible, we continue to support Association Health P lans so small businesses can band together to get the same discounts that big companies receive. The underpinnings of our economy are strong, competitive, and resil- ient enough to overcome the challenges we face, and in the long run, Americans can be confident that our economy will continue to grow. D uring Small Business Week and throughout the year, we recognize the determination and ingenuity of America’s workers and entre- preneurs who play a vital role in building a more prosperous future for our country. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the C on- stitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 20 through April 26, 200 8 , as Small Business Week. I call upon all Ameri- cans to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs that celebrate the achievements of small business owners and their employees and encourage the development of new small busi- nesses.
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