IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 401 
Expressing support for designation of the third Tuesday of November as 
‘‘National Entrepreneurs Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 30, 2013 
Mr. PETERS of California (for himself, Mr. GRIMM, Mr. MURPHY of Florida, 
Mr. CA´RDENAS, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. CICILLINE, Mr. VARGAS, Ms. 
KUSTER, Mr. RICE of South Carolina, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Ms. 
DELBENE, Ms. ESTY, Mr. LOEBSACK, Mr. PETERS of Michigan, Mr. 
PAYNE, Mr. LOWENTHAL, Mrs. NEGRETE MCLEOD, Ms. CHU, Mr. 
POLIS, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. HONDA, Mr. KILMER, Mr. LARSEN of Wash-
ington, Mr. KIND, Mr. HECK of Washington, Mr. FOSTER, and Mr. 
BENTIVOLIO) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of the third Tuesday 
of November as ‘‘National Entrepreneurs Day’’. 
Whereas since our Nation’s beginning, innovation, creativity, 
industriousness, and entrepreneurship have formed the 
economic fiber of the United States; 
Whereas entrepreneurs’ willingness to evaluate risk has re-
sulted in unparalleled contributions to this country’s 
growth and development; 
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•HRES 401 IH 
Whereas entrepreneurship is the stimulus for strengthening 
the economy, advancing innovation, improving produc-
tivity, and creating new jobs; 
Whereas research conveys that innovation has been respon-
sible for approximately two-thirds of our country’s eco-
nomic growth since World War II; 
Whereas more than half-a-million new businesses are created 
in the United States every month and small business 
openings have accounted for 40 percent of new jobs in 
the last two decades; 
Whereas despite economic instability, 56 percent of adults 
were confident that they could start a business and 82 
percent of entrepreneurs in 2012 used their own savings 
for startup cash, indicating that the American entrepre-
neurial spirit remains strong; 
Whereas collaboration and cooperation amidst a broad coali-
tion of organizations, including nonprofit entrepreneurial 
incubators, angel investors, venture capitalists, crowd- 
funding initiatives, and other early-stage investors, cata-
lyze entrepreneurial ventures; 
Whereas entrepreneurial literacy skills serve as one of the 
21st-century content areas critical to success in commu-
nities and workplaces; 
Whereas more than 70 percent of young Americans envision 
starting a business or doing something entrepreneurial as 
adults; 
Whereas positive outcomes for youth who participate in entre-
preneurship education programs include improved aca-
demic performance, increased critical thinking skills, and 
heightened occupational aspirations; 
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•HRES 401 IH 
Whereas to maintain our position as a world economic leader, 
the government, entrepreneurs, universities, and small 
and large businesses of this country must be united in a 
comprehensive effort to welcome and cultivate entrepre-
neurial savvy; 
Whereas entrepreneurship is America’s best offense for eco-
nomic progress and its finest defense against the status 
quo; and 
Whereas the third Tuesday of November would be an appro-
priate date to designate as ‘‘National Entrepreneurs 
Day’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘National En-
trepreneurs Day’’; 
(2) recognizes the considerable contributions of 
entrepreneurs to the United States of America; and 
(3) honors those entrepreneurs who ignite inno-
vation and inspire the next generation. 
Æ 
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