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September 23, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
THROUGH:
DAVID DEMAREST
TONY SNOW
FROM:
BETH HINCHLIFFE
SUBJECT:
MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT WEEK
AWARDS CEREMONY
On Wednesday September 23, at 11:30 a.m., you will deliver
brief remarks ($8 minutes, on cards) in the Rose Garden to an
audience of approximately 200 people at the Minority Enterprise
Development Week Awards Ceremony. Acknowledgements include
Secretary Mosbacher and SBA Administrator Pat Saiki.
The remarks highlight the achievements of four minority
business entrepreneurs -- two honored by the DOC's Minority
Business Development Agency and two honored by the Small Business
SBA
Administration. Additionally, you mention their positive influence
as role models for the nation's minority youth.
Early Original draft One
(Hinchliffe/Nix)
September 17, 1991 10 a.m.
MINORITY Draft One
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT WEEK
Wednesday, September 25, 1991
Rose Garden
Welcome. I know a lot of you started out building your own
businesses from scratch, sometimes starting? out of your own homes, so
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you'll understand that the White House is the ultimate mom and
pop operation -- Barbara and I literally live above the store.
I'm proud to be taking part once again in this special week,
turning the spotlight on pioneers and heroes. I love the positive
statement of this year's theme: Building a Stronger America
through Minority Business Development. That's exactly what you
are doing. The commitment to excellence; the expanded employment;
and the improved community stability which minority businessmen
and women create, enhances the quality of life for everyone.
Our country benefits tremendously from the competitive,
creative impulse we call the American Dream. The minority
business owners prove that this dream is as dynamic as ever --
and within the reach of every man, woman and child who dares to
try. The kind of self-reliance, ingenuity and vision that you
demonstrate is exactly the spirit that made us a nation of
imagination -- a nation of mavericks willing to take a gamble on
the untested, the unexpected, the untraditional. And you carry
that dedication to an even higher plane, because of the special
courage that allowed you to overcome so many obstacles to claim
your share of the American Dream.
You are the lifeblood of our free enterprise system. This
2
system is great because it challenges the individual. But today
it's also something more -- it's an exciting way of looking at
the world no longer assuming that bureaucratic, top-down
organization is the answer. We value our precious free
enterprise system because it encourages initiative -- and because
it does not stifles creativity and responsibility.
There is tremendous exhilaration across the globe right now
because we're part of an amazing history. Socialist and
communist countries are rejecting their philosophy of state-
controlled economies because those systems simply do not work.
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They're joining in our free market dream because it does work.
As we watch these other nations in their act of creation, we
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rejoice that they're affirming' of the validity of unrestriced,
individual enterprise.
Unrestricted, individual enterprise like that embodied by
the men and women we salute today. You know, I'm often asked --
why are you so optimistic about the future of this country?
Well, next time the question comes up, I'll just point to any of
the four people we honor today.
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These awards -- National Minority Entrepreneurs of the year,
the
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selected by Minority Business Development Agency, and National
Minority Small Business Persons of the year, selected by the SBA
-- are awards of the American spirit. It's a spirit that
confronts obstacles and challenges and still says triumphantly:
I can do it. I can help Build a Stronger America.
That's what college professor Richard Cheng said. He left
still?
3
the safety of academia and founded Eastern Computers. After 10
years, his company has become a world pioneer in the development
and production of multi-lingual computer systems. He now employs
over 345 people and generates annual sales of over $34 million.
Hugh Brown said yes to the challenge too -- and he had some
terrific help along the way from our SBA. His technical and
engineering service company, BAMSI, Inc., spent eight years in
the SBA's 8 (a) program -- a great idea that helps disadvantaged
business people to gain equal access to needed resources. These
resources help them develop their businesses and therefore
improve their ability to compete on an equal basis in the
mainstream of the American economy. And Hugh certianly Pigh competed
-- and more. He triumphed. During those eight years his company
increased its sales from less than $1/4 million to over $39
million -- and expanded its staff from 20 to more than 1,300.
Ray
Expansion is certainly also a familiar friend to Raymond
Haysbert, who over the last three decades has shown extraordinary
resilience, tenacity and industry in overcoming widespread
resistance to minority-owned businesses. He transformed H.G.
Incor
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Parks into a household name -- spurring kids across this country
to chime in: "More Parks Sausages, Mom. Please?" He shaped a
company that's consistently ranked in the top 100 Black-Owned
businesses. Certainly well-deserved recognition from a company
that's grown from yearly sales of $30,000 to $36 million.
And Gae Veit's life is the story of tremendous drive and
persistance -- all coming from believing in her dream and
4
believing in her ability to achieve it. Less than a decade ago,
she started out as a woman trying to succeed in the male-
dominated construction industry. She had roadblocks surrounding
her everywhere -- but there's one word she just doesn't know, and
that's "quit." To give shape to her vision, she named her new
company Shingobee -- a word that means "beautiful evergreen tree"
in her Sioux language. Well, her belief in herself came true.
Shingobee Building is projecting sales of $10 million this year.
These winners -- and the many more like them across this
land -- are real American success stories. They know that no
nation ever drowned in sweat. They know that the strength of
America lies with those who are willing to take a chance and
build for the future. They also know -- and their impressive
personal stories show this -- that in addition to business
success, it's crucial to have personal success. So these
terrific people here find time to think of others. They're
active volunteers and community leaders, every one of them -- and
they shine among the points of light that reflect our nation's
conscience and illuminate its social landscape.
In particular, I note that these business leaders here and
the thousands they represent are particularly concerned about
educating our youth. And that's exactly where their concern
should be. They know that to remain a leader in the global
marketplace, we must understand the increasingly complex and
competitive world in which we live. We must utilize the talents
and ideas of all our workers -- and to do that, we must ensure
5
that every American has the knowledge and skills to take
advantage of the opportunity that is his or her birthright.
The people we honor today show by their actions they know
the only way we can take our rightful place in this new world is
through education. Education is our most enduring legacy --
vital to everything we are and everything we can become.
So that's why I was particularly impressed to hear that
tomorrow will be your Youth Awareness Day, to give minority young
people the chance to meet successful minority entrepreneurs --
who can become their role models, their challenges, and their
inspiration.
And most of all, they can bear witness by their presence to
the truth of a statement William Jennings Bryant made nearly 100
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years ago: "Destiny is not a matter of chance -- it is a matter
of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for -- it is a thing
to be achieved."
Thank you, congratulations, and God bless you all.
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September 18, 1991 11 a.m.
MINORITY Draft One
REMARKS: MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT WEEK
Wednesday, September 25, 1991
Saikiand See Mosbacher
Rose Garden
I know a lot of you started out building your own businesses
from scratch, so you'll understand the White House is the ulti-
mate mom and pop operation -- Barbara and I both work at home.
I'm proud to take part again in this special week, turning
the spotlight on pioneers and heroes. Your theme makes such a
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positive statement: Building a Stronger America through Minority
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Business Development. That's exactly what you. As America's
minority businessmen and women -- your commitment to excellence;
and the expanded employment and improved community stability
which you create, enhance the quality of life for everyone.
Our country benefits tremendously from the competitive,
creative impulse we call the American Dream. You prove this dream
remains as dynamic as ever -- there for every man, woman and
child who dares to reach for it. The kind of self-reliance and
vision you possess made America a nation of imagination -- a
nation of mavericks willing to take a gamble on the untested, the
unexpected. You carry that dedication to an even higher plane,
because of the courage that allowed you to overcome so many
obstacles to claim your share of the American Dream.
You play a vital role in our free enterprise system -- the
system that gains its greatness through challenging the
individual. But today this system also provides something more -
- an exciting way of looking at the world knowing that
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bureaucratic, top-down organization is not the answer. We value
our precious system because it encourages initiative -- and does
not stifle creativity and responsibility.
Tremendous exhilaration races across our globe. Countries
are rejecting state-controlled economies because those systems
simply do not work. They're joining in our free market vision
because it does work.
We rejoice that so much of our world now believes in
unrestricted, individual enterprise -- the kind of enterprise
embodied by the people we salute today. These are awards of the
American spirit -- a spirit that confronts obstacles and
challenges and still proclaims: I can do it.
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These winners, and many more like them, are real American
success stories. They know no nation ever drowned in sweat.
They know that the strength of America lies with those willing to
take a chance and build for the future. They know that each of
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must also be personal -- not just business. So these terrific
winners find time to think of others. They're active volunteers,
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every one of them, shining among the points of light that reflect
our nation's conscience and illuminate its social landscape.
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In particular, I note that the leaders here, like the
thousands they represent, are particularly concerned about the
future of our youth. That's exactly where their concern should
be -- for to remain a leader in the global marketplace, we must
ensure that every American has the knowledge and skills to take
advantage of the opportunity that is his or her birthright.
You teach our youth by example. Your lives and accomplishments
speak loudly and say: if you have the idea, then you can do it.
I was impressed to hear that you're hosting Youth Awareness Day
tomorrow, to give minority young people the chance to meet
successful minority businessmen and women -- who can become their
role models, their challenges, and their inspiration.
And most of all, these outstanding minority business leaders
can bear witness by their presence to the truth of a statement
William Jennings Bryant made nearly 100 years ago: 'Destiny is
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MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEK \ THE ROSE GARDEN
SEPTEMBER 25, 1991 \ 11:30 A.M.
THANK YOU, AND WELCOME TO THE ROSE GARDEN. IN
PARTICULAR: WELCOME TO SECRETARY MOSBACHER, SBA
ADMINISTRATOR PAT SAIKI, FORMER SECRETARY [MAURICE]
STANS, AND OUR FRIENDS FROM THE HILL, ESPECIALLY
CONGRESSMAN [JOHN] LAFALCE (LA-FALSE) AND CONGRESSMAN
[ANDY] IRELAND OF THE COMMITTEE FOR SMALL BUSINESS.
- 2 -
I'M PROUD TO TAKE PART AGAIN IN THIS SPECIAL WEEK,
TURNING THE SPOTLIGHT ON MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE
TRANSFORMED THE AMERICAN DREAM INTO A SERIES OF
ALL-AMERICAN SUCCESS STORIES. I LIKE YOUR THEME --
"BUILDING A STRONGER AMERICA THROUGH MINORITY BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT." IT TOUCHES UPON TWO PRINCIPLES DEAR TO
ME.
- 3 -
FIRST, WE CANNOT BUILD AN AMERICA WORTHY OF ITS
PEOPLE IF WE DO NOT EXTEND REAL OPPORTUNITY TO EVERYONE
-- REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED AND BACKGROUND -- AND GIVE
ALL AMERICANS A CHANCE TO GO AS FAR AS THEIR ABILITIES
WILL TAKE THEM.
SECOND, A STRONG AND VIBRANT ECONOMY HOLDS THE KEY
TO OUR FUTURE AS A NATION.
- 4 -
IF WE DO NOT PRODUCE NEW PRODUCTS AND OPPORTUNITIES --
IF WE DO NOT GIVE PEOPLE OF MODEST MEANS A CHANCE TO
BECOME WEALTHY BY VIRTUE OF THEIR BOLDNESS, DILIGENCE,
AND GENIUS -- THEN WE LOSE THE VERY FOUNDATION OF
DEMOCRACY. OUR LIVES DEGENERATE INTO A SCRAMBLE FOR
SCARCE GOODS, RATHER THAN IN A MARCH TOWARD A BETTER
FUTURE.
OUR FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM CANNOT SURVIVE WITHOUT
THE FULL PARTICIPATION OF ALL RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS.
- 5 -
IT CANNOT SURVIVE IF IT OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES To SOME
AND NOT To OTHERS. AND IT CANNOT SURVIVE IF IT DOES
NOT PRODUCE NEW SUCCESS STORIES -- STORIES LIKE YOURS
-- THAT INSPIRE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN TO LOOK UP AND SAY:
I WANT TO BE LIKE THEM.
- 6 -
Too OFTEN WE FORGET THAT HARD WORK AND SUCCESS ALSO
ARE FORMS OF PUBLIC SERVICE: THEY ADDRESS PEOPLE'S
NEEDS; THEY DRAW UPON INDIVIDUAL ABILITIES; THEY
PROVIDE ROLE MODELS FOR YOUNGSTERS WHO TOO OFTEN DRAW
THEIR CONCLUSIONS ABOUT LIFE FROM TELEVISION SHOWS OF
BRASH HOODS ON THE STREET.
YOUR ROLE IN GIVING INCENTIVE TO MINORITY YOUNG
PEOPLE, AND INDEED ALL THE YOUTH OF OUR COUNTRY, CANNOT
BE OVERESTIMATED. You ARE EDUCATORS, JUST BY WORKING
TO BE SUCCESSFUL. AND YOU CAN DO MORE.
- 7 -
SEIZE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE OUR YOUNG PEOPLE THE
WILL TO COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION AND TO BETTER PREPARE
THEMSELVES TO FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS. THIS IS ONE OF
THE MAJOR GOALS OF OUR AMERICA 2000 EDUCATION
INITIATIVE.
WE REJOICE THAT SO MUCH OF OUR WORLD NOW BELIEVES
IN FREE ENTERPRISE -- THE KIND OF ENTERPRISE
DEMONSTRATED BY THE PEOPLE WE SALUTE TODAY.
- 8 -
THESE AWARDS CELEBRATE THE AMERICAN SPIRIT -- A SPIRIT
THAT LOOKS PAST OBSTACLES AND CHALLENGES, IDENTIFIES A
GOAL, AND SAYS: I CAN DO IT.
ELEVEN YEARS AGO, COLLEGE PROFESSOR RICHARD CHENG
FOUNDED EASTERN COMPUTERS, AND SAID: I CAN DO IT. HIS
COMPANY PIONEERED THE BUSINESS OF PRODUCING
MULTILINGUAL COMPUTER SYSTEMS. [[Now, IF HE COULD ONLY
PRODUCE A SYSTEM THAT WOULD ENABLE PARENTS TO
UNDERSTAND THEIR KIDS!]]
- 9 -
TODAY, EASTERN COMPUTERS EMPLOYS NEARLY 350 PEOPLE. IT
GENERATED SALES OF 34 MILLION DOLLARS LAST YEAR.
HUGH BROWN HAD AN IDEA FOR A TECHNICAL AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES COMPANY AND SAID: I CAN DO IT.
WITH HELP FROM THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION'S (A)
PROGRAM, HE DID MORE THAN COMPETE. HE FOUND HIS OWN
PLACE IN OUR COMPETITIVE ECONOMY. TODAY, BAMSI EMPLOYS
MORE THAN 1,300 PEOPLE AND ITS SALES LAST YEAR EXCEEDED
84 MILLION DOLLARS.
- 10 -
RAYMOND HAYSBERT HAD TO OVERCOME RESISTANCE TO
MINORITY ENTERPRISE. HE KNEW HE COULD DO IT. OVER THE
PAST 40 YEARS, HE'S TRANSFORMED H.G. PARKS INTO A
HOUSEHOLD NAME. KIDS ACROSS THIS COUNTRY CALL: "MORE
PARKS SAUSAGES, MoM. 11 PLEASE?" [[HIs CUSTOMERS EVEN
HAVE GOOD MANNERS. ]] HIS COMPANY CONSISTENTLY RANKS
WITHIN THE TOP ONE HUNDRED BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES IN
AMERICA.
- 13 -
YOUR LIVES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS SPEAK LOUDLY AND
SAY: TAKE AIM AT AN IDEA -- AND MAKE IT WORK. I'M
IMPRESSED TO HEAR YOU'RE HOSTING YOUTH AWARENESS DAY
TOMORROW, TO GIVE YOUNG PEOPLE THE CHANCE TO MEET
SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSMEN AND WOMEN. You CAN BECOME THEIR
ROLE MODELS, THEIR INSPIRATION -- AND, MAYBE ONE DAY,
HERE'S THE HIGHEST COMPLIMENT OF ALL -- THEY'LL BE YOUR
COMPETITION.
- 14 -
EACH LEADER HERE TODAY AND THE OTHERS ACROSS THIS
LAND BEAR WITNESS BY THEIR PRESENCE TO THE TRUTH OF A
STATEMENT WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN MADE NEARLY 100 YEARS
AGO: "DESTINY IS NOT A MATTER OF CHANCE -- IT IS A
MATTER OF CHOICE. IT IS NOT A THING TO BE WAITED FOR
-- IT IS A THING TO BE ACHIEVED."
THANK YOU, CONGRATULATIONS, AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
#
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(Hinchliffe/Nix)
September 20 1991 3 p.m.
MINORITY Draft Four
PRESIDENTIAL REMARKS: MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WEEK
THE ROSE GARDEN
SEPTEMBER 25, 1991
Thank you, and welcome to the Rose Garden. In particular:
welcome to Secretary Mosbacher, and SBA Administrator Pat Saiki.
I'm proud to take part again in this special week, turning
the spotlight on men and women who have transformed the American
Dream into a series of all-American success stories. I like your
theme -- "Building a Stronger America through Minority Business
Development." It touches upon two principles dear to me.
First, we cannot build an America worthy of its people if we
do not extend real opportunity to everyone -- regardless of race,
creed and background -- and give all Americans a chance to go as
far as their abilities will take them. Second, a strong and
vibrant economy holds the key to our future as a nation. If we
do not produce new products and opportunities -- if we do not
give people of modest means a chance to become wealthy by virtue
of their boldness, diligence, and genius -- then we lose the very
foundation of democracy. Our lives degenerate into a scramble
for scarce goods, rather than in a march toward a better future.
Our free enterprise system cannot survive without the full
participation of all racial and ethnic groups. It cannot survive
if it offers opportunities to some and not to others. And it
cannot survive if it does not produce new success stories --
stories like yours -- that inspire young men and women to look up
and say: I want to be like them.
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Our free enterprise system also rewards a very important set
of values. It rewards those with the courage to act on their
dreams. It rewards people who believe in themselves, believe in
the virtue of hard work, and believe in serving the public.
After all, a business can't succeed if it does not provide
products and services that the public wants.
Too often we forget that hard work and success also are
forms of public service: They address people's needs; they draw
upon individual abilities; they provide role models for
youngsters who too often draw their conclusions about life from
television shows of brash hoods on the street.
Your role in giving incentive to minority young people, and
indeed all the youth of our country, cannot be overestimated.
You are educators, just by working to be successful. And you can
do more. Seize every opportunity to give our young people the
will to complete their education and to better prepare themselves
to follow in your footsteps. This is one of the major goals of
our America 2000 Education Initiative.
As a nation, we stand on the verge of a new age of freedom.
Countries around the globe have rejected central economic
planning because it just doesn't work: It cannot work. Instead,
nations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Scandinavia have
acknowledged that freedom works. More precisely: Individual
freedom works.
We rejoice that so much of our world now believes in free
enterprise -- the kind of enterprise demonstrated by the people
3
we salute today. These awards celebrate the American spirit -- a
spirit that looks past obstacles and challenges, identifies a
goal, and says: I can do it.
Eleven years ago, college professor Richard Cheng founded
Eastern Computers, and said: I can do it. His company has
pioneered the business of producing multilingual computer
systems. [[Now, if he could only produce a system that would
enable parents to understand their kids!]]
Today, Eastern Computers employs nearly 350 people. It
generated sales of 34 million dollars last year.
Hugh Brown had an idea for a technical and engineering
services company and said: I can do it. With help from the
Small Business Administration's 8 (a) program, he did more than
compete. He found his own place in our competitive economy.
Today, BAMSI employs more than 1,300 people and its sales last
year exceeded 84 million dollars.
Raymond Haysbert had to overcome resistance to minority
enterprise. He knew he could do it. Over the past 40 years,
he's transformed H.G. Parks into a household name Kids across
this country call: "More Parks Sausages, Mom. Please?" [[His
customers even have good manners. ]] His company consistently
one
ranks within the top hundred black-owned businesses in America.
Its sales under his leadership have risen from 30,000 dollars a
year to more than 36 million dollars.
Gae Veit [VIGHT] said "I can do it" in a business in which
women form a significant minority: The construction industry.
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She set out to create her own construction firm in 1982.
Roadblocks surrounded Gae. Doubters accosted her. But she knew
what she wanted, and she got it.
She shaped her vision by naming her company Shingobee
[[SHING-o-bee]] -- which means "beautiful evergreen tree" in her
Sioux language. Gae's beautiful evergreen tree has grown from a
small sapling into a thing to behold: A company that expects to
do more than ten million dollars' worth of business this year.
These winners, and many more like them, show that you don't
have to be rich to make a difference in America. All you need is
a fair chance.
These people know: No nation ever drowned in sweat. They
know: America's strength comes from those willing to take a
risk, make a difference, and build the foundations of a more
prosperous future. They know that none of us can forget the
privilege and responsibility we share -- to contribute to our
communities.
Your lives and accomplishments speak loudly and say: take
aim at an idea -- and make it work. I'm impressed to hear you're
hosting Youth Awareness Day tomorrow, to give the young people of
your communities the chance to meet successful businessmen and
women. You can become their role models, their inspiration --
and, maybe one day, here's the highest compliment of all --
they'll be your competition.
Each leader here today and the others across this land bear
witness by their presence to the truth of a statement William
5
Jennings Bryan made nearly 100 years ago: "Destiny is not a
matter of chance -- it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing
to be waited for -- it is a thing to be achieved."
Thank you, congratulations, and God bless you all.
#
#
#
09-12-91 04:40PM FROM SBA ADMINISTRATOR
TO WH REPORT
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NATIONAL 8 (a) GRADUATE AWARD WINNER OF THE YEAR
Hugh M. Brown
President
BAMSI, Inc.
Titusville, FL.
Hugh Brown founded BAMSI, Inc. in 1978. The company specializes
in providing engineering and technical services.
During the early stages of BAMSI's development, Brown generated
capital for the company by serving as a management consultant to
a number of firms. The company got its first big break in 1979
becoming a subcontractor on the Standard Base Supply System
contract at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida.
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septer
BAMSI was certified into SBA's 8 (a) Program in 1979. The firm
graduated from the Program in 1987. During this period BAMSI was
awarded 11 8 (a) contracts with a total value of $8.9 million.
During Program participation, BAMSI's annual sales increased from
$236,814 to $39,332,283. Also during this period, the firm
expanded its employee base from 20 to 1,327. The firm reported
sales of over $84 million for fiscal year 1991 (ending April 30,
1991).
Tons
BAMSI's achievements have been recognized by being the recipient
spinit
of several outstanding achievement awards including: Small
Minority Owned Business of the Year, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987,
09-12-91 04:40PM FROM SBA ADMINISTRATOR
TO WH REPORT
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presented by Kennedy Space Center, NASA; Small Business Person of
the Year, 1985, by the U.S. Small Business Administration;
Regional Minority Small Business Person of the Year for the
Atlanta Region; NASA Contractor of the Year at Ames Research
Center, California, 1988; and Outstanding Alumnus Achievement
we hichourage"
"which
Award by the Historically Black Institutions 1990-1991.
education
Brown is also an outstanding community leader and serves on the
Board of Directors of numerous organizations including: the
youth
Florida Aviation Council; Junior Achiavement; the Greater Florida
Minority Development Council; Spaceport Florida Authority; and
Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, Atlanta Region.
Brown
a
impendent
With all the success that Brown has achieved at the helm of
BAMSI, he continues to set a high standard of excellence for his
employees as evidenced by his current pursuit of an MBA degree
from American Graduate University.
in
Kidney Problems
Dan Utah
8:30
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(203)836-5897
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FROM THORNBURGH FOR SENATE
PAGE. 009
Thornburgh leaves, but it's
unlikely he'll be forgotten
1-11-87
By Edwin Guthman
Edlier of Inquirer
For 8 stalwart Republican, Gov. Dick
Even his severest critics - and he bas
governor's terms and earned the h
Thornburgh seems in terribly good spirits
plenty - don't quibble about whether he
praise he gets today for PennDOT's overal:
as he prepares to turn Pennsylvania's most
kept his word. Foes and admirers use the
performance.
powerful office over to the Democrats next
same adjectives - "decisive," "efficient,"
On the negative side there was an aloof-
week.
"perfectionist," "professional" "fiscally re-
ness about Thornburgh and a rigidness that
That may sound strange, politics being as
sponsible" - to describe how he shoul-
made his dealings with the legislature more
ruggedly partisan as they are in Pennsylva-
dered his duties.
difficult than they might have been. He was
nia, but he says. "I'm actually glad to be
When he took office, the state faced a $70
not unwilling to compromise but he drove a
moving on." and there are several reasons
million budget deficit. He leaves with the
hard bargain. And it took seven years to
to believe he's sincere in saying it.
settle a dispute with the Democrats over
For one thing. be knows the man who is
control of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Com-
replacing him. He and Gov.elect Robert
mission that delayed extensive construc-
Casey fought side by side during the 1967
tion involving work for about 18,000 per-
Constitutional Convention in drafting the
sons.
Judicial Reform Article.
There was his controversial welfare re-
Despite wearing different party labels,
form dubbed "Thornfare" - that he
Thornburgh and Casey have in common a
asserts saved the taxpayers money while
tough-minded, no-nonsense approach to
increasing payments to some recipients, but
public administration and both are stick-
which critics say was not what It was
lers for honesty and integrity in govern-
cracked up to be and caused an increase in
ment, so Thoraburgh has some respect for
the number of homeless people.
Casey.
And Thornburgh is the first to admit that
And though Thornburgh isn't saying
his inability to overcome entrenched oppo-
what he's going to do - if he's decided -
sition from the judiciary. the trial lawyers.
beyond spending "a week in the woods"
the labor unions and the Catholic Church
with his wife, Ginny, it's clear at age 54,
to judicial reform. particularly merit selec-
with a background as a practicing lawyer.
tion of judges. is the biggest piece of unfin-
U.S. attorney. deputy U.S. attorney general
ished business that he is leaving behind.
and governor. he's not lacking for attrac-
But nobody bats 1,000, must certainly not
five offers.
anyone who must deal with the enormous
"I haven't pinned down all the specifics,"
burdens and problems of high public office.
he says, "but I'm going to continue playing
And Thornburgh always will have my re-
my favorite sport."
spect for his cool, sure response to the
What's that?
nuclear crisis at Three Mile Island.
"Politics."
He was only in office 72 days. He was
He says the word with what seems like
without either detailed knowledge of the
uncharacteristic ebullience. Maybe it's a
state's emergency machinery or any scien-
declaration of sorts that he doesn't intend
Gov. Dick Thornburgh
tifle training. and being the first chief
to slide into oblivion as his predecessor,
executive to look into the nuclear abyss, he
Democrat Milton Shapp. did, and already
state rolling up its third successive surplus
there's backroom talk that Thornburgh will
in excess of $200 million, with 15,000 fewer
had no precedents to guide him.
That was a moment of truth - the kind of
be the Republican candidate for governor
employees on the state payroll and with
crisis that fully tests a leader's judgment. To
in 1990.
personal income and corporate taxes re-
his everlasting credit, he made the right
Finally, Thornburgh is leaving office
duced.
decisions and emerged with his credibility
with the knowledge that public opinion
And nothing marked his management
intact in contrast to the federal govern-
polling in the election campaign last fall
style more than what he did to bring the
ment and the nuclear industry and there-
gave him a 70 percent approval rating and
patronage-loaded Pennsylvania Department
after remained a constructive skeptic about
with the inner satisfaction that he gave the
of Transportation out of a pit of corruption
nuclear safety assurances.
job his best shot.
and infirmity. With roads and bridges
Last October. Thornburgh. wearing 4 T-
Eight tough years have come and gone
across the state in deplorable condition. he
shirt. red beret and a gold earring, sang 8
since he first took the oath of office as
hired a transportation expert, Thomas D.
rap song for the audience at the capital
Pennsylvania's 41st governor and in frugal
Larson, to head the department and ended
journalists' annual Gridiron dinner.
inaugural and in an unusually short insu-
the time-honored practice that allowed
That was Thornbugh, the no-nonsense,
gural address, pledged:
county political chairmen of the party in
steely eyed guy who constantly demanded
to bring this administration an integ-
power to have a large voice in hiring Penn-
excellence from his staff?
rity that battles all corruption and tolerates
DOT workers.
It seems he's leaving Cosey more than one
no conflict of interest. We promise a frugal-
That angered the pols no end, but Thorn-
hard act to follow
ity that insists on a dollar's worth of service
burgh stuck to his guns. Larson remained
for every tax dollar spent."
transportation secretary through both the
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NATIONAL MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR
Richard T. Cheng, Ph.D
President
Eastern Computers, Inc.
Virginia Beach, VA. (804)671-8000
Richard Cheng established Eastern Computers, Inc. (ECI) in 1980
as a computer research and development company. Cheng started
ECI on a part=time basis with an idea, a second mortgage on his
home, and two employees. Today ECI has over 345 employees and
1990 sales of over $34 million.
When Cheng established ECI he was Eminent Professor and Chairman
of Computer Science at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA.
1946
As ECI's sales began to grow, Cheng made the critical decision to
leave the academic world and become an entrepreneur on a full
then
time basis.
Through Cheng's efforts, ECI is now recognized as a world pioneer
in the development and production of multi-lingual computing
systems. In addition ECI provides a full range of management,
engineering and technical expertise to a wide variety of clients
including government, institutional and commercial businesses.
An indication of the reliability of the firm's work is the fact
it was awarded (1991) the Small Business Administration's
contract to perform the nationwide computer maintenance of their
IRS tax processing computer system. This four year $200 million
/EDWeek
MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT WEEK
MED WEEK '91 - FACT SHEET
Since 1983, a week has been set aside by Presidential Proclamation in
observance of Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED Week). MED Week
recognizes the outstanding contributions and achievements of the country's
minority entrepreneurs and the outstanding support made by corporate America
toward minority business development and growth.
The national observance of MED Week '91, jointly sponsored by the U.S.
Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency, and the U.S.
Small Business Administration, will be during the week of September 22, 1991.
The theme for MED Week '91 is, "BUILDING A STRONGER AMERICA THROUGH MINORITY
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT." This ninth annual conference will be held from
Tuesday, September 24 through Friday, September 27, at the Sheraton Washington
Hotel in Washington, D.C., located at 2660 Woodley Road, N.W. (202/328-2000).
During the national conference, we expect participation from more than 1,000
persons from across the Nation, representing minority businesses, corporate
America, Federal, state and local governmenta and other private sector
entities who are interested in fostering and promoting minority business
development.
MED Week '91 activities will include a MINORITY VENDORS PROCUREMENT TRADE FAIR
(September 25), where a wide range of minority businesses from the service
industry to high technology will be available to meet with and develop
contacts for business opportunities with buyers and technical representatives
from major corporations, governments, other minority firms and other private
sector entities.
A MARKETPLACE will follow the Trade Fair (September 26). The MARKETPLACE will
have booths occupied by buyers and technical experts from corporate America,
governments, and other private sector entities. These experts will explore
their needs for supplies and services with the participating minority
Could Point
businesses and will be able to determine the capabilities of these firms to
satisfy their needs.
be
SEMINARS and WORKSHOPS will provide valuable resources and information. A
to
YOUTH AWARENESS DAY will be held on September 26, providing minority youth
about abouraging
with an opportunity to interact with successful minority entrepreneurs and to
learn of entrepreneurship as a career choice.
Other events planned for MED Week '91 include a KICK-OFF LUNCHEON where the
Secretary of Commerce and the Administrator of the US Small Business
youth
Administration will be speakers, a CONGRESSIONAL RECEPTION, CORPORATE AWARDS
BREAKFAST, an AWARDS BANQUET honoring the Outstanding Minority Entrepreneurs
of the Year selected by MBDA and SBA, and the traditional WHITE HOUSE awards
CEREMONY. Continental breakfasts, receptions and coffee breaks offer an
informal atmosphere for additional networking and business card exchanges.
The national conference for MED Week '91 promises to be most productive and
rewarding. Keynote speakers will include some of the Nation's leading
business executives, Cabinet officials and intrepreneurs. For additional
information, please contact:
Ms. Constance R. King-Smith
Ms. Evelyn Y. Prentice
National MED Week Coordinator
Minority Small Business Outreach
Minority Business Development Agency
U.S. Small Business Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce (H5073)
409 3rd Street, S. W. (8th Floor)
Washington, D.C. 20230
Washington, D. c. 20416
Telephone: 202/377-5196 or 202/377-1712
Telephone: 202/205-7352
SPONSORS:
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Minority Business Development Agency
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award is one of the largest contracts awarded to a small business
by the U.S. Government.
ECI prides itself on customer satisfaction. Every Federal
government contract undertaken by ECI has been completed on time
Joke here
and under budget. In addition, all option years available under
could some learn here. leasms Something 0
Congress Congluse use
contract have been exercised.
is ever on the move and looking to diversify. ECI is
currently exploring the construction and architectural markets
through the distribution of construction finishing products.
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Minority Business Development Agency Winners
MED Week 1991
National Minority Entrepreneur of the Year
Raymond V. Haysbert
H.G. Parks, Inc.
Baltimore, Maryland
The advertising slogan, "More Park Sausages Mom, Please" is known nationwide.
Founded in 1951 by Henry G. Parks, Jr., a pioneer in Black business development, H.G.
Parks, Inc., better known as the Parks Sausage Co., is one of the nation's leading meat
producing firms.
Raymond V. Haysbert, it's current president and chief executive officer, joined
Parks in 1952. Together with Henry Parks, Jr., Haysbert has transformed the company
into a household name.
With sales of $26 million and 245 employees, Parks is one of the most successful
Black-owned meat processing businesses in the country.
The firm's product line has expanded from retail products such as sausages and
scrapple to commercial products including pizza toppings for two of the nation's largest
pizza companies, Pizza Hut and Domino's Pizza.
In 1990, the company moved into a new $10 million state-of-the-art headquarters
in the Park Circle Industrial Park in Baltimore.
Under Haysbert's capable leadership, Parks is consistently ranked in
Black Enterprise magazine's listing of the top 100 Black-owned businesses.
A native of Cincinnati, Ohio, Haysbert holds various positions in numerous civic
and professional organizations, including Bell Atlantic Corp., the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the President's Roundtable.
He has taught business and lectured at Morgan State University and the University
of Maryland for more than 17 years.
In 1988, Haysbert was named Executive of the Year by Baltimore magazine.
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2ND VERSION
NATIONAL MINORITY ENTREPRENEUR
(male)
OF THE YEAR
RAYMOND V. HAYSBERT
H.G. Parks, Inc.
Baltimore, Maryland
Raymond. V. Haysbert is president and CEO of H.G. Parks, one of the largest Black-owned
businesses in the state of Maryland.
Company founder Henry Parks established the business in 1951; Haysbert joined the firm in
1952. As a team, they worked diligently to overcome obstacles, including the widespread
resistance of many white merchants to do business with a Black supplier, and stiff
competition for shelf space in retail outlets. Haysbert, a Cincinnati, Ohio native, purchased
the company in 1977.
Sales grew from $30,000 in the first year, to $26 million in 1990. Employment is now 245
persons in management, production and sales. The product line has also expanded from
retail products such as sausage and scrapple to commercial products including pizza toppings
for Pizza Hut and Domino's Pizza chains. Last year the firm, consistently ranked in Black
Enterprise magazine's Top 100, moved into a new $10 million state-of-the-art headquarters
facility.
Haysbert holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati, he
graduated cum laude from Wilberforce University with a degree in mathematics, and cum
laude from Central State University with a degree in business administration.
He is a life member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, a
director of Junior Achievement of Metropolitan Baltimore, and he serves on the boards of
Bell Atlantic Corp., Advance Federal Savings and Loan, Security America Services, Inc.,
and the Council on Economic Education in Maryland. He is an advisory board member for
the business schools at Morgan State University, Virginia State University, Coppin State
College and the University of Baltimore. He is also president emeritus of the HUB
Organization and a member of the Presidents' Roundtable.
Recent honors to Haysbert include: Towson State University's 1988 Distinguished Black
Marylander award; Baltimore magazine's 1988 Executive of the Year award; Junior
Achievement's 1988 Bronze Leadership and 1989 Silver Leadership Awards; and the 1989
Health Education Resources (HERO) Community Service Award.
Haysbert has succeeded in making the H.G. Parks company slogan, "More Parks Sausages,
Mom, Please," household words for thousands of satisfied American consumers.
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Minority Business Development Agency
MED Week 1991
National Minority Entrepreneur of the Year
Gae Veit
Shingobee Builders, Inc.
Loreeto, Minnesota
When Gae Veit launched her construction company in 1982, she had two strikes
against her.
First, she was a female trying to succeed in the male-dominated construction
industry.
Second, she lacked knowledge in sales and marketing in that industry.
However, what she lacked in knowledge, she amply compensated with 20 years
of experience in construction, and, more importantly, she had a strong determination to
succeed.
With tremendous drive, $1,000 of her own savings, and $5,000 in borrowed funds,
Veit founded Shingobee Buildings, Inc. in Loreeto, Minnesota. Shingobee means
"beautiful evergreen tree" in the language of the Sioux Indians. Veit is a registered
member of the Crow Creek band of Sioux.
The early going was tough for Veit. She had trouble getting bids on construction
projects. But she wouldn't quit.
She enrolled in construction management courses to improve her knowledge of
sales and marketing. She hired a team of competent employees capable of managing
large construction projects.
1
Veit's persistence paid off. Between 1977 and 1990, Shingobee's sales doubled
from $3.4 million to $7.4 million with sales projections of up to $10 million in 1991.
Today, the firm has 18 full-time employees. It's major customers include
McDonald's Corp., U.S. West, Northern States Power and the U.S. National Guard.
In February, Veit received the 1991 Award of Excellence from the Associated
Builders and Contractors.
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2ND JERSION
NATIONAL MINORITY ENTREPRENEUR
(female)
OF THE YEAR
GAE VEIT
Shingobee Builders
Loreeto, Minnesota
Gae Veit is a successful female pioneer in a male-dominated industry. As founder and sole
owner of Shingobee (beautiful evergreen tree in Sioux) Builders, Inc., she has established a
reputation for quality performance, on-time delivery of services and friendly professionalism.
Since its start-up in 1982, Shingobee has grown from a staff of one to a staff of 18
permanent construction management and support employees. For most of its existence,
Veit's company grew steadily. 1988 saw the firms only drop in sales, from $3.4 million to
$1.8 million. However, persistent sales efforts, combined with careful bidding, brought
sales back up to $3.5 million in 1989.
Veit's clients include McDonalds, U.S. West and Northern States Power. One satisfied
Shingobee customer stated in a testimonial, "I have come back to you because I know that
you will deliver on time with quality, which is of the greatest importance."
Community involvement is important to Veit, a member of the Crow Creek Sioux Band of
South Dakota. She is a founder and board member of the Minnesota American Indian
Chamber of Commerce; a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors's Pacesetter
Group; a member of the State of Minnesota's Small Business Procurement Commission; and
a business mentor for two American Indian youths through the St. Paul American Indian
Business Center.
Veit received the Award of Excellence from Associated Builders and Contractors in February
1991, the 1990 Regional Small Business Person of the Year award from the U.S. Small
Business Administration, and Inc. magazine's 1990 Entrepreneur of the Year in
Construction/Real Estate award.
September 12, 1991
MEMORANDUM FOR BETH HINCHLIFFE
FROM:
MICHELE NIX
SUBJECT:
AWARDS CEREMONY
FOR MINORITY ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT WEEK
ROSE GARDEN
The President will deliver a 5 to 7-minute address on cards to
the winners and guests of the MED Week Awards Ceremony. There
are two winners as selected by the Small Business Administration
and two winners as selected by the DOC's Minority Business
Development Agency. This year's theme is "Building a Stronger
America Through Minority Business Development. "
I'm still waiting on a list of acknowledgements and other details
from Cab Affairs.
Included here are:
MED Week Fact Sheet
A brief description of the two winners selected by the SBA and
the two selected by the Minority Business Development Agency
Draft talking points provided by Cabinet Affairs (heading up
this event)
A copy of last year's proclamation proclaiming MED Week 1990.
A couple quotes/anecdotes
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DRAFT TALKING POINTS FOR PRESIDENT BUSH
AT THE 1991 MED WEEK AWARDS CEREMONY
O
THE ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF MINORITY ENTERPRISE
DEVELOPMENT WEEK IS A REMINDER TO THE NATION THAT
THE FREEDOM TO PURSUE ASPIRATIONS OF BUSINESS
OWNERSHIP IS A BASIC AMERICAN RIGHT. IT IS ALSO A
REMINDER THAT ALL AMERICANS SHARE RESPONSIBILTY FOR
SUPPORTING ECONOMIC GROWTH IN ALL SEGMENTS OF OUR
POPULATION.
O
TODAY, SOCIALIST AND COMMUNIST COUNTRIES ARE
REJECTING THE PHILOSOPHY OF STATE-CONTROLLED
ECONOMIES BECAUSE THOSE SYSTEMS ARE NOT
PRODUCTIVE; THEY SIMPLY DO NOT WORK.
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AS WE WATCH OTHER NATIONS TAKE THEIR FIRST STEPS
TOWARD CREATING A FREE MARKET SYSTEM, WE CAN
REJOICE IN THEIR AFFIRMATION OF THE VALIDITY OF
UNRESTRICTED, INDIVIDUAL ENTERPRISE.
O
BY PROMOTING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR NATION'S
MINORITY BUSINESS COMMUNITY, WE UNDERSCORE OUR
BASIC BELIEF IN FREE ENTERPRISE.
O
I SUPPORT MINORITY BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT BECAUSE I BELIEVE THAT QUALITY-ORIENTED,
COMPETITIVE MINORITY-OWNED FIRMS ARE KEY TO OUR
NATION'S ECONOMIC SECURITY AND PROGRESS.
Don tuse o
THE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT'S CENSUS BUREAU REPORTS
Statistics
THAT BETWEEN 1982 AND 1987, THE NUMBER OF MINORITY-
rather
OWNED BUSINESSES NATIONWIDE INCREASED FROM 741,640
TO 1,213,750.
isn't a great idea, John Winston (PubAffairs) says using
DOC Minority Bus Develop. office says using these figs
any charmstances figs is surrounding questionable their interpretation. pince there are Better DO to many use
language.
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TOTAL GROSS RECEIPTS INCREASED FROM 34.5 BILLION
DOLLARS IN 1982, TO 78 BILLION DOLLARS IN 1987, AND THE
NUMBER OF MINORITY-OWNED FIRMS WITH PAID EMPLOYEES
INCREASED FROM 120,436 TO 250,180 DURING THE SAME
PERIOD.
there here
O
THE NUMBER OF AMERICAN WORKERS PAID BY MINORITY-
OWNED FIRMS INCREASED FROM 450,343 TO 840,000.
O
I CALL THIS PROGRESS!
O
WE ARE TRULY BUILDING A STRONGER AMERICA THROUGH
MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. THE ACTUAL BENEFITS
WHICH FLOW FROM ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL GROWTH
IN AMERICA'S MINORITY COMMUNITIES -- EXPANDED
EMPLOYMENT, INCREASED WEALTH AND IMPROVED
COMMUNITY STABILITY -- ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE
FOR ALL OUR CITIZENS.
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I AM PLEASED TO RECOGNIZE THE 1991 MED WEEK AWARD
WINNERS. THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS ARE
BUILDING A STRONGER AMERICA. WE NEED MORE
INDIVIDUALS LIKE YOU IN AMERICA TODAY.
o
WE NEED MORE BUSINESS OWNERS TO PROVIDE QUALITY,
RELIABLE, AMERICAN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. WE NEED
MORE OF YOU TO HELP US WIN THE BATTLE OF STIFF GLOBAL
COMPETITION WHICH AMERICA CURRENTLY FACES ON THE
INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC FRONTS.
o
THE 1991 NATIONAL MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS OF THE
YEAR, SELECTED BY THE MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, AND THE NATIONAL MINORITY SMALL BUSINESS
PERSONS OF THE YEAR, SELECTED BY THE U.S. SMALL
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, EXEMPLIFY THE BEST OF
AMERICAN ENTERPRISE.
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O
I ASK YOU TO JOIN ME IN CONGRATULATING THEM BECAUSE
I BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE HEROES -- FOR THEIR
COMMUNITIES AND FOR THEIR COUNTRY.
O
THANK YOU.
Sept. 28 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
Proclamation 6188-National Job Skills
designated the week of September 30
will also re
Week, 1990
through October 6, 1990, as "National Job
vate sector.
September 28, 1990
Skills Week" and has authorized and re-
Minority
quested the President to issue a proclama-
always dem
By the President of the United States
tion in observance of this week.
ment to ex
of America
Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, Presi-
America st:
dent of the United States of America, do
ous and del
A Proclamation
hereby proclaim the week of September 30
taken advai
Throughout most of the past decade, the
through October 6, 1990, as National Job
able in our
United States has enjoyed remarkable, unin-
Skills Week. I call upon all Americans to
to create jo
terrupted economic growth. This Nation's
observe this week with appropriate ceremo-
opment of
prosperity and its continued leadership in
nies and activities.
again mino
global economic affairs are, in large part, a
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
strated the
tribute not only to the ingenuity and drive
my hand this twenty-eighth day of Septem-
and private
of American workers but also to the tradi-
ber, in the year of our Lord nineteen hun-
viction tha
tional strength of our academic institutions
dred and ninety, and of the Independence
and the fundamental validity of free market
the key to
of the United States of America the two
tions.
principles.
hundred and fifteenth.
As we approach the 21st century, howev-
During
er, the United States faces significant new
George Bush
ment Week
challenges. Remaining a leader in the in-
achievemer
creasingly competitive global marketplace
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Regis-
ness men
will require greater knowledge and im-
ter, 11:03 a.m., October 1, 1990]
year's obse
proved skills among members of our labor
ners: Ame
force-knowledge and skills that will enable
Last Year't Phoclamation
calls due at
them to keep pace with continued advances
minority m
in science and technology. A projected
nomic vital
slowdown in work force growth and other
Proclamation 6189-Minority
more than
demographic changes, such as the changing
Enterprise Development Week, 1990
neurs in th
age profile of our work force and the many
September 28, 1990
our commi
types of new work force entrants, also call
tion, traini
for higher quality education in America and
By the President of the United States
that will e
more effective job training.
of America
them as Vi
A major Federal program to assist work-
life of our (
A Proclamation
ers in acquiring the education and occupa-
Now, Th
tional skills they need is conducted under
As we move toward the 21st century, the
dent of th
the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA).
United States is challenged by the need to
virtue of th
Through the JTPA, private organizations
build a strong foundation for continued eco-
Constitution
and businesses work in concert with gov-
nomic growth and prosperity. If we are to
do hereby
ernment agencies to provide training and
remain a leader in the global marketplace,
30 through
employment opportunities for older, disad-
we must increase our competitiveness
Enterprise
vantaged, and dislocated workers, as well as
through the production and delivery of
the people
for those who previously have not been
high quality goods and services, and we
this week 1
able to compete in the labor market be-
must fully utilize the talents and ideas of all
cause of lack of education or skills. By pro-
our workers. To do so, we must ensure that
moting higher levels of literacy, education,
called
monies, an
In Witne
all Americans not only have the opportunity
and skill among members of the Nation's
to participate in our free enterprise system,
As
my hand tl
work force, the JTPA is not only contribut-
but also have the knowledge and skills
≥
2000
ber, in the
ing to the personal fulfillment and success
needed to master ever more sophisticated
of individual participants, but also helping
technology in the workplace.
Anerica
dred and I
of the Uni
hundred ar
to keep our country strong and prosperous
Achieving our goals for the 21st century
in a rapidly changing world.
will require an education system that is
To focus national attention on current
second to none, and it will require market-
and evolving work force needs, the Con-
oriented government policies that sustain a
[Filed with
gress, by Senate Joint Resolution 333, has
climate conducive to business success. It
ter, 11:04 a
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Administration of George Bush, 1990 / Sept. 28
September 30
will also require the best efforts of the pri-
Proclamation 6190-Child Health Day,
S "National Job
vate sector.
1990
orized and re-
Minority business men and women have
ue a proclama-
always demonstrated the kind of commit-
September 28, 1990
ek.
ment to excellence that is vital to keeping
ge Bush, Presi-
By the President of the United States
America strong and competitive. Industri-
of America, do
of America
ous and determined, these individuals have
f September 30
taken advantage of the opportunities avail-
A Proclamation
as National Job
able in our free enterprise system, helping
1 Americans to
On Child Health Day, we express our re-
to create jobs and contributing to the devel-
opriate ceremo-
solve, as individuals, families, and as a
opment of their communities. Time and
Nation, to ensure that every American child
again minority entrepreneurs have demon-
e hereunto set
receives the best possible start in life-be-
strated the power of. individual initiative
day of Septem-
ginning with quality health care throughout
and private enterprise, reaffirming our con-
L nineteen hun-
pregnancy for expectant mothers and ex-
viction that freedom and opportunity are
Independence
tending through each child's formative
the key to success for individuals and na-
nerica the two
years. On this occasion and, indeed,
tions.
throughout the year, thousands of health
During "Minority Enterprise Develop-
care providers, government officials, and
George Bush
me nt Week," we recognize the outstanding
other concerned Americans work together
achievements of the Nation's minority busi-
to achieve this goal, urging pregnant
Federal Regis-
ness men and women. The theme of this
women to protect the lives of their unborn
90]
year's observance, "Quality Business Part-
children through proper nutrition and pre-
ners: America's Minority Entrepreneurs,"
natal care; encouraging parents to have
calls due attention to the contributions that
their children immunized; and promoting
minority men and women make to our eco-
education in child nutrition, safety, develop-
nomic vitality. This week, as we salute the
ment, and hygiene.
rity
more than 1.5 million minority entrepre-
The 1990 World Summit for Children
Week, 1990
neurs in the United States, let us also renew
dramatically illustrates that the concern for
our commitment to providing the educa-
child health extends worldwide. This year,
tion, training, and equality of opportunity
our observance of Child Health Day-an
d States
that will enable more Americans to join
annual event in the United States since
them as valued partners in the economic
1928-underscores our national commit-
life of our country.
ment to build a better future for America's
Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, Presi-
children.
1st century, the
by the need to
dent of the United States of America, by
Since the inception of Child Health Day
continued eco-
virtue of the authority vested in me by the
in the first half of this century, we have not
Constitution and laws of the United States,
only worked to bring basic health care serv-
y. If we are to
do hereby proclaim the week of September
ices to greater numbers of poor and under-
al marketplace,
30 through October 6, 1990, as Minority
served children but also focused increased
competitiveness
d delivery of
Enterprise Development Week. I call upon
attention on the prevention of childhood
the people of the United States to observe
diseases and accidents. In recent years, we
vices, and we
and ideas of all
this week with appropriate programs, cere-
have also established more specialized serv-
monies, and activities.
ices for children with particular health care
ust ensure that
the opportunity
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
needs, such as birth defects and chronic ill-
my hand this twenty-eighth day of Septem-
nesses.
terprise system,
ber, in the year of our Lord nineteen hun-
As we celebrate the advances we have
dge and skills
e sophisticated
dred and ninety, and of the Independence
made in promoting child health in the
of the United States of America the two
United States, we also do well to reflect on
hundred and fifteenth.
e 21st century
the work that remains to be done. During
system that is
this observance of Child Health Day, we
George Bush
equire market-
devote special attention to the unique prob-
lems and needs of adolescents.
S that sustain a
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Regis-
ess success. It
Adolescence is an important, and some-
ter, 11:04 a.m., October 1, 1990]
times difficult, time of transition. In addi-
1479
SEP-13-91 THU 5:15
SECRETARY OF COMMERCE
FAX NO. 2023772112
P.02
MED WEEK '91 - MBDA
Getting from Clair ffairs
NATIONAL MED WEEK 1991 AWARD WINNERS
NATIONAL MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS OF THE YEAR
(NOTE: THESE TWO AWARDS ARE THE ONLY AWARDS TO BE PRESENTED AT THE WHITE
HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY MORNING SEPTEMBER 25)
RAYMOND V. HAYSBERT
(& wife)
H. G. Parks, Inc.
3330 Parks Circle
Baltimore, Maryland 21215
(301) 664-5050
Washington DC Region
GAE VEIT
(Runquist & McLean)
Shingobee Builders
279 Medina Street
Loreeto, Minnesota 55357
(612) 479-1300
Chicago Region
THE FOLLOWING AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED BY THE DIRECTOR AT THE AWARDS BANQUET
ON FRIDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 27:
NATIONAL MINORITY BUSINESS ADVOCATE
DIRECTOR'S APPRECIATION AWARD
ANTONIA W. GARY
RONALD E. MONTOYA (& wife)
Miami-Dade Community College
Governor's Office of Business
Entrepreneurial Education Center
Development, MB
North Campus
1625 Broadway, Suite 1710
6300 N.W., 7th Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80202
Miami, Florida 33150
(303) 892-3840
(305) 642-9309
Atlanta Region
Dallas Region
Administration of George Bush, 1990 / May 8
only for
leave." And Phyllis says, "You have to love
Congratulations! Thanks, and I'm delight-
ur future.
what you're doing." And David's time-
ed you all came to the White House. And
of the U.S.
proven formula for success needs just three
now I'll turn the podium over to Susan En-
ery three
words: "Never sacrifice quality." And Oat-
geleiter to present today's awards. Thank
vate work
meal Greeting Cards' Joe Massimino de-
you all very, very much.
of Ameri-
scribes their brand of humor as "Not corny,
And it's
not punny, not bizarre, not offensive."
Note. The President spoke at 2:15 p.m. in
enjoying
I'm not the first President to recognize
Room 450 of the Old Executive Office
vth in the
and appreciate the importance of smaller
Building.
purse, the
companies. And today is Harry Truman's
he power
birthday, and as always, he told it like it is.
er of its
He said, "You don't have a prosperous
country unless the little man-the farmer,
gan as the
the worker, the small businessman-is well-
Proclamation 6131-Small Business
off. And when the little man prospers, big
Week, 1990
and soon
rs. And I
business gets along just fine."
May 8, 1990
im, one of
Well, that's why one of my priorities after
service in
assuming the office was to develop Federal
By the President of the United States
policies that promote and support this vital
of America
hundred
ds. Every
sector of our economy. We're revitalizing-
A Proclamation
er family
thanks to Susan-the Small Business Admin-
ith hope,
istration. We're working to ensure the inter-
We often think of pioneers as those hardy
settlers who tamed the American frontier,
he Ameri-
ests and concerns of small business are
or as those heroic individuals who have
made part and parcel of efforts such as Fed-
made extraordinary advances in scientific
person, I
eral contract procurement. And we need
research and space exploration. However,
entrepre-
your support on one of this year's top legis-
small business people also stand among our
combina-
lative priorities. And of course, I'm talking
Nation's greatest pioneers. They, too, are
adversity
on a tax cut on capital gains. Especially for
men and women of vision. They, too, have
days.
small businesses and entrepreneurs, it will
the courage to take risks and the willingness
is empire
attract start-up capital, provide more long-
to make their ideas work. Industrious and
ews began
term investment, create new jobs, and help
self-reliant, small business men and women
untaintop
level a playing field with our trading part-
continually lead the way in the develop-
ater. Oat-
ners overseas, some of whom don't tax cap-
ment of new technology and products and
launched
ital gains at all.
in the creation of economic opportunity for
low Craft
The strength of America lies with those
all Americans.
floor and
who are willing to take a chance in small
Indeed, small business is the lifeblood of
nessenger
business and build for the future. And it's
America's free enterprise system. It is
n descrip-
here you find the determination and the
within this vital sector of our economy that
he walked
ingenuity and the vision that have created
most workers find their first jobs and train-
-and I
the enterprises which drive our economy
ing. Small businesses account for two out of
on Max-
and enrich our lives. It is around small busi-
every three new jobs created in the United
ow where
nesses that you find communities growing
States. The creative, hardworking men and
1 tell you,
and prospering. It is here where women
women who own and operate small busi-
] Phyllis,
and minorities make their mark as business
nesses have demonstrated clearly how pri-
owners. It is here where you find so many
vate initiative and free-market principles
tories. All
of the Thousand Points of Light that are
hold the key to success for individuals and
owned in
aiding those in need all across the country.
nations.
di citizen-
We can take pride in the fact that nations
Through the work of small business
out from
around the world are using small business
people, the spirit of freedom and entrepre-
and the
in the United States as a model for econom-
neurship is renewed every day of the year.
ic growth. So, small business is America at
Small business owners take advantage of
ey make
its best. And it's a pleasure for me to recog-
the liberty and opportunity our Nation
ets," says
nize those who have excelled in this vital
offers and achieve success through deter-
ey won't
field of endeavor.
mined effort, self-confidence, and an abid-
737
May 8 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
ing faith in the American dream. They
the 40th anniversary of the 1950 Declara-
show us that, while the risks and challenges
tion which initiated the European Coal and
faced by America's entrepreneurs are great,
Steel Community and started a chain of
Michel] have
so are the rewards of creating jobs, meeting
bipartisan bu
events in European integration which has
a payroll, and contributing to the develop-
purpose of th
led to the strong and vibrant European
ment of one's community.
seek bipartisa
Community of today. The early efforts were
measures that
Because individual initiative and private
led by European statesmen of vision:
tives: First, to
enterprise are the foundation of our Na-
Robert Schuman, Jean Monnet, Konrad
ly on a multiv
tion's technological progress and economic
Adenauer, Alcide de Gasperi, and Paul-
the economy t
prosperity, and because small business reaf-
Henri Spaak, among others. They foresaw
pace; third, to
firms the value of our freedom, we must be
clearly the need for a more integrated
ess; and fourt
committed to maintaining an environment
Europe that would reach beyond a customs
in which they can thrive. This means an
nomic and p
union to an entity that would integrate
stalemate that
environment that is free from excessive
Europe politically and economically.
The Presider
government regulation and taxation-one
From those difficult post-war days, Amer-
that encourages savings, investment, and in-
sional leaders}
icans have shared that dream and encour-
novation. As a Nation, we owe our whole-
budget group
aged it. President Eisenhower and Secretar-
hearted support to those who are helping
were no preco
ies Marshall and Acheson, strong supporters
the United States to become ever more pro-
there were n
of European integration, foresaw that our
ductive and competitive in a rapidly chang-
public. The sp
transatlantic alliance would preserve the
ing world.
its initial orga
peace in Europe and that the example of
day, May 15.
Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, Presi-
Western economic prosperity and multi-
In the session
dent of the United States of America, by
party democracy would lead to change in
and the Presid
virtue of the authority vested in me by the
the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. The
about an hour
Constitution and laws of the United States,
United States is proud of the role its sup-
do hereby proclaim the week of May 6
friendly, of CO
port and presence in Europe have played in
through May 12, 1990, as Small Business
dures, on proc
furthering European integration.
timetable. The
Week. I urge all Americans to join me in
saluting this special breed of pioneers, our
Today, we continue to support European
like to work as
unity. The vision of cooperation that took
Nation's small business men and women, by
plete agreeme
observing that week with appropriate cere-
form 40 years ago has become a reality. It
are no specific
monies and activities.
has led to a Europe that is economically
other day, all
strong and committed to democratic princi-
interest to try
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
ples and an outward-looking international
immediately.
my hand this 8 day of May, in the year of
trading system, and we celebrate these suc-
Tuesday, the
our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety, and
cesses with our European allies. The trans-
pace as they pl
of the Independence of the United States of
atlantic partnership, today as in 1950, is a
America the two hundred and fourteenth.
beacon of hope to societies in transition in
eastern and central Europe and elsewhere.
George Bush
The White
We salute the European Community on
bers of its int
this significant anniversary.
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Regis-
nating group.
of the Presider
ter, 11:27 a.m., May 9, 1990]
Sununu], the
[Nicholas F. ]
Office of Mana
Statements by Press Secretary Fitzwater
on the Federal Budget Negotiations
G. Darman],
Statement on the Observance of
[Richard B. CI
May 9, 1990
Schuman Day
Council of Ec
May 9, 1990
Boskin], the ha
The President, the Speaker of the House
Scowcroft, Assi
[Thomas S. Foley], the Senate majority
On May 9, the European Community will
leader [George J. Mitchell], the Senate Re-
tional Security
celebrate Schuman Day. This year the occa-
the President
publican leader [Robert Dole], and the
sion is particularly momentous, as it marks
House Republican leader [Robert H.
Policy [Roger I
The negotial
tion who will
738
May 8 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
You have given me the honor of citing a
marks a wonderful occasion not only for
couple of amounts of numbers of what Bo-
them but also for our nation and our future.
livia has attained a few minutes ago that are
Small business is the backbone of the U.S.
I
completely true. And I am glad that you
economy, creating two out of every three
I
have understood this to make a further con-
new jobs, employing half the private work
S(
tribution to what we call an alternative de-
force, accounting for 40 percent of Ameri-
n
velopment which will carry forward along
ca's total gross national product. And it's
with efficient work in interdiction and pre-
one of the reasons Americans are enjoying
this longest era of peacetime growth in the
a
vention.
history of our country. But, of course, the
C
Thank you, Mr. President, and I thank
b
you for mentioning my children. Well, I
magic of small business is not in the power
H
brought them to just come with me, to be
of its numbers but in the power of its
with me, but also so that you could see this
dreams, of its aspirations.
CC
th
new youth that is growing in Bolivia. Thank
And each of your businesses began as the
of
you. And I know we're going to have very
dream of one man or one woman and soon
bu
efficient results. And this is a new stage to
became a dream for many others. And I
our relationship.
look at people like Phyllis Apelbaum, one of
today's finalists, whose messenger service in
as
Note: President Bush spoke at 1:36 p.m. at
Chicago provides jobs for over a hundred
pc
the South Portico of the White House. Presi-
people in transitional neighborhoods. Every
se
th
dent Paz spoke in Spanish, and his remarks
job you create can mean another family
were translated by an interpreter. Prior to
with a future, another family with hope,
ist
another family with a chance for the Ameri-
est
their remarks, the two Presidents met pri-
can dream.
ma
vately in the Oval Office and with U.S. and
And as a former small business person, I
er
Bolivian officials in the Cabinet Room, and
then attended a luncheon in the Old
know firsthand the struggles of entrepre-
yo
lat
Family Dining Room.
neurs and growing businesses, the combina-
on
tion of adrenaline and anxiety, the adversity
and the adventures that fills your days.
sm
att
Iowa's Barney Roberts started his empire
ter
out of his basement. David Mathews began
Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony
lev
his ironworks on an Arkansas mountaintop
for the Small Business Person of the
ner
without electricity or running water. Oat-
Year Award
ital
meal Studios Greeting Cards were launched
May 8, 1990
at a place called the Frog Hollow Craft
7
Center. And Phyllis slept on the floor and
wh
Well, thank you all, and welcome to the
bus
was told no 17 times before her messenger
White House. I'm sorry about the delays
business was licensed. By her own descrip-
her
getting some of you all in here. But good
tion, she broke the logjam when she walked
ing
news, you don't have to show a picture to
into the commissioner's office-and I
the
get out of this madhouse, I've discovered.
quote-"screamed like a fish seller on Max-
ano
[Laughter]
well Street." [Laughter] I don't know where
nes
It's good to see Secretary Mosbacher
Maxwell Street might be, but I can tell you,
ano
here, doing an outstanding job as our Secre-
I can just picture it. [Laughter] Phyllis,
and
tary of Commerce. And I am very, very
don't do it here, okay? [Laughter]
OWI
proud of him. And the same can be said for
All four are American success stories. All
of
Susan Engeleiter, who is heading up the
four know that no nation ever drowned in
aidi
SBA [Small Business Administration] and
sweat. And all four know that good citizen-
We
also keeping the focus where it belongs.
ship is good business, reaching out from
aro
You know, the people that are gathered
their communities to the homeless and the
in t
here come from 50 States and beyond,
Special Olympics and others.
ic E
hometown heroes who are leading America
Their rules are simple and they make
its 1
into the 21st century, as the theme for this
sense. "People are our best assets," says
nize
Small Business Week proclaims. And today
Barney, "take care of them and they won't
fielo
736
Administration of George Bush, 1990 / May 8
ly for
leave." And Phyllis says, "You have to love
Congratulations! Thanks, and I'm delight-
uture.
what you're doing." And David's time-
ed you all came to the White House. And
e U.S.
proven formula for success needs just three
now I'll turn the podium over to Susan En-
three
words: "Never sacrifice quality." And Oat-
geleiter to present today's awards. Thank
work
meal Greeting Cards' Joe Massimino de-
you all very, very much.
Ameri-
scribes their brand of humor as "Not corny,
id it's
not punny, not bizarre, not offensive."
Note. The President spoke at 2:15 p.m. in
I'm not the first President to recognize
Room 450 of the Old Executive Office
joying
and appreciate the importance of smaller
Building.
in the
e, the
companies. And today is Harry Truman's
birthday, and as always, he told it like it is.
power
of its
Harry
He said, "You don't have a prosperous
country unless the little man-the farmer,
Proclamation 6131-Small Business
as the
the worker, the small businessman-is well-
Week, 1990
d soon
Truman
off. And when the little man prospers, big
business gets along just fine."
May 8, 1990
And I
one of
Well, that's why one of my priorities after
By the President of the United States
vice in
Quote
assuming the office was to develop Federal
policies that promote and support this vital
of America
indred
Every
sector of our economy. We're revitalizing-
A Proclamation
family
thanks to Susan-the Small Business Admin-
We often think of pioneers as those hardy
hope,
istration. We're working to ensure the inter-
settlers who tamed the American frontier,
Ameri-
ests and concerns of small business are
or as those heroic individuals who have
made part and parcel of efforts such as Fed-
made extraordinary advances in scientific
rson, I
eral contract procurement. And we need
research and space exploration. However,
trepre-
your support on one of this year's top legis-
small business people also stand among our
nbina-
lative priorities. And of course, I'm talking
Nation's greatest pioneers. They, too, are
versity
on a tax cut on capital gains. Especially for
men and women of vision. They, too, have
small businesses and entrepreneurs, it will
the courage to take risks and the willingness
empire
attract start-up capital, provide more long-
to make their ideas work. Industrious and
began
term investment, create new jobs, and help
self-reliant, small business men and women
aintop
level a playing field with our trading part-
continually lead the way in the develop-
Oat-
ners overseas, some of whom don't tax cap-
ment of new technology and products and
inched
ital gains at all.
in the creation of economic opportunity for
Craft
The strength of America lies with those
all Americans.
or and
who are willing to take a chance in small
Indeed, small business is the lifeblood of
business and build for the future. And it's
senger
America's free enterprise system. It is
escrip-
here you find the determination and the
within this vital sector of our economy that
valked
ingenuity and the vision that have created
most workers find their first jobs and train-
nd I
the enterprises which drive our economy
ing. Small businesses account for two out of
1 Max-
and enrich our lives. It is around small busi-
every three new jobs created in the United
where
nesses that you find communities growing
States. The creative, hardworking men and
11 you,
and prospering. It is here where women
women who own and operate small busi-
hyllis,
and minorities make their mark as business
nesses have demonstrated clearly how pri-
owners. It is here where you find so many
vate initiative and free-market principles
es. All
of the Thousand Points of Light that are
hold the key to success for individuals and
ned in
aiding those in need all across the country.
nations.
itizen-
We can take pride in the fact that nations
Through the work of small business
from
around the world are using small business
people, the spirit of freedom and entrepre-
id the
in the United States as a model for econom-
neurship is renewed every day of the year.
ic growth. So, small business is America at
Small business owners take advantage of
make
its best. And it's a pleasure for me to recog-
the liberty and opportunity our Nation
nize those who have excelled in this vital
says
offers and achieve success through deter-
won't
field of endeavor.
mined effort, self-confidence, and an abid-
737
May 1 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
affair. Either way it can help create an
that involve the entire family. Indeed, the
America that out-performs any nation in
realization that fitness improves the quality
the world.
man th
of life has gained increasing popularity with
Thank you to every participant. It's my
John Ro
senior citizens, and we are seeing a prolif-
pleasure to officially proclaim National Fit-
an eno
eration of organized exercise programs for
nessmal
ness and Sports Month. And now, to quote a
our older citizens.
Elected
great golfer who often dieted but seldom
Despite the progress that has been made,
he's doi
exercised-Jackie Gleason-a little traveling
too many Americans-of all ages-do not
music. Arnold, let's take a look at these
hear fro
exercise regularly. Of particular concern is
workout stations. And thank you all once
minute.
the number of young Americans who are
again.
But a:
not physically fit. Our challenge is to instill
youngsters with a sense of the value of
up arou
Note: The President spoke at 7:10 a.m. on
physical fitness and a desire to get in shape
stay too
the South Grounds at the White House. In
well thi
and remain fit. It is essential that fitness
his opening remarks, he referred to Secre-
and sports programs be made increasingly
Last ye
tary of Health and Human Services Louis
available in schools, at the workplace, and
for job-
W. Sullivan and Arnold Schwarzenegger,
matrix i:
during leisure time so that our citizens will
Chairman of the President's Council on
be able to experience the joys and benefits
entrepre
Physical Fitness and Sports.
they offer.
did wel
million
Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, Presi-
about tv
dent of the United States of America, by
entire N
virtue of the authority vested in me by the
labor for
Proclamation 6124-National Physical
Constitution and laws of the United States,
do hereby proclaim the month of May 1990
Also I
Fitness and Sports Month, 1990
May 1, 1990
as National Physical Fitness and Sports
owned S
Month. I urge all Federal, State, and local
mining,
By the President of the United States
government agencies and the people of the
creased
men. Ni
of America
United States to observe the month with
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and ac-
tant yea
A Proclamation
tivities.
minded
We know that individuals can influence
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
should a
my hand this first day of May, in the year of
set off :
their health, fitness, and productive per-
formance of life through the active pursuit
our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety, and
mocracy
of regular exercise programs. Those who
of the Independence of the United States of
up from
participate in physical activities or sports
America the two hundred and fourteenth.
bearing
wisdom
programs also know the exhilaration and
George Bush
sense of satisfaction that come from regular
the imp
those fc
exercise.
With increasing awareness of these bene-
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Regis-
social or
fits, the number of physically active men
ter, 2:56 p.m., May 1, 1990]
and unle
ration. 1
and women has continued to grow over the
last decade. Today, nearly one of every two
starts wh
a new ic
American adults participates regularly in
some form of exercise and sports.
Remarks at a White House Briefing for
ing priv
There is great support for daily exercise
still seer
the Leadership of National Small
for youngsters, regardless of physical capa-
Business United and the National
Last
bilities. Physically fit persons generally live
Association of Women Business Owners
Moscow
longer, perform better, and participate
that the
May 1, 1990
more fully in life. Moreover, habits formed
from an
at an early age tend to stay with a person
Thank you all very much. Thank you all,
cy elite
for life.
tition, f
officials of both organizations, and welcome
Many communities are demonstrating
to Washington. Let me say I apologize; I'm
women,
their support for physical fitness as a family
afraid I might have kept you waiting for a
kind, fro
activity by sponsoring athletic programs
few minutes. Let me pay my respects to the
try, are
the degi
vation t
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deed, the
he quality
man that comes on next with all the facts,
Adam Smith shocked the establishment
larity with
John Robson, who is a Deputy at Treasury-
200 years ago with something we've real-
g a prolif-
an enormous job. He is a successful busi-
ized only recently: that everyone has a nat-
grams for
nessman and great success in academia.
ural desire and a natural right to improve
Elected to come and serve his country, and
their situation, to truck and barter and bar-
en made,
he's doing a superb job. So, you're going to
gain in trade, everyone from a CEO to a
s-do not
hear from one of our very, very best in a
kid with a pocketful of marbles. Society
oncern is
minute.
benefits from that creative, competitive im-
who are
But as for now, a lot of dust gets kicked
pulse.
to instill
up around here these days. They say, if you
In this century, we defined that impulse
value of
stay too long, it's easy to forget just how
as the American Dream. The dream has
in shape
well things are going in the land of the free.
done more than endure: it is as dynamic as
at fitness
Last year, though, was a remarkable year
ever, as every one of you proves every
reasingly
for job-creating, which I think of is the
single day. Every man and woman who
lace, and
matrix in this get-together here today. The
builds an enterprise, from a shoeshine stand
izens will
entrepreneurial core of American business
to a multinational, understands what it is
I benefits
did well. Small businesses created over a
I'm talking about here. It is what has made
million and a half new jobs in 1989 alone,
us a nation of imagination, of mavericks
sh, Presi-
about two-thirds of the jobs created in the
willing to take a gamble on the unexpected,
erica, by
entire Nation and almost equal to the entire
the untried, the untested, the untraditional.
e by the
labor force of the city of Los Angeles.
They're out there, moving in every direc-
d States,
Also last year, the number of woman-
tion and working to create new economic
May 1990
I Sports
owned small businesses created notably in
orders out of chaos-building empires out
and local
mining, construction, and transportation in-
of garages, foreseeing needs, forming strate-
le of the
creased at twice the rate of those owned by
gies, finding investors, and founding corpo-
th with
men. Nineteen eighty-nine was an impor-
rations of every kind. That is free enter-
and ac-
tant year for another reason: because it re-
prise. That's what we're working here to try
minded us of the role that government
to encourage. But it's not just free enter-
should and shouldn't play in enterprise. It
prise alone, free enterprise by itself: it's an
unto set
set off a collective movement toward de-
year of
entirely new way of looking at the world
ety, and
mocracy worldwide that has us all looking
that no longer assumes that bureaucratic,
States of
up from our work for a moment in wonder,
top-down organization is the answer. Rather
rteenth.
bearing witness as the world confirmed the
than stifling individual creativity and re-
wisdom of our forefathers. They understood
sponsibility, we want to encourage initia-
Bush
the importance of a limited government-
tive. This new vision of freedom and de-
those forefathers-so they fought for a
mocracy is circling the globe. We want this
1 Regis-
social order that gave free reign to ambition
democracy to mean opportunity for every-
and unleashed the power of individual aspi-
one.
ration. We rose, in fact, as a nation of up-
So, we began with the lessons that our
starts who didn't know their place. This was
forefathers left us about limited govern-
a new idea: that government, far from fear-
ment, which revealed an obstacle to oppor-
ing private initiative, should be all for it. It
tunity they faced then that we face now.
g for
still seems like a new idea.
I'm talking, of course, about excessive taxes.
Last year, from Lima to Warsaw to
Limited government must mean limited
Moscow to Memphis, we were reminded
taxes. This government should not be pre-
wners
that the power of any economy flows not
venting people from investing in small busi-
from an entrenched centralized bureaucra-
nesses, nor should it swallow a third of the
cy elite but from the vitality of free compe-
business you've spent your life building. But
ou all,
tition, free market, and free wills. Men,
that's what our taxation of capital gains
Icome
women, immigrants, Americans of every
does, and that's why we are working to cut
e; I'm
kind, from every corner of this great coun-
the rate on long-term held assets and count-
for a
try, are empowered by opportunities, by
ing on your support.
to the
the degree of choice and the kind of moti-
For anyone launching a small business—
vation that only free markets can provide.
whatever their age, their background, or
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May 1 / Administration of George Bush, 1990
condition-a capital gains cut makes it
saying opportunity, that government's best
easier to attract start-up capital. For grow-
role and greatest security is not in consoli-
ing businesses, it means more investment
dating power but in empowering the indi-
for the long term, and for all Americans, it
vidual. And the truest kindness the state
means opportunity and the kind of contin-
can offer the people is to govern with a
ued job creation that only new and expand-
gentle hand.
ing businesses bring about. So, we're fight-
After two centuries, we're still convinced
ing for this tax cut. It does, as John will tell
that government should be limited. But if
you, raise revenue to the Treasury, creates
our experience has taught us anything, it's
jobs, puts us on a more equal footing with
that the creative potential of men and
out trading partners, and underwrites
women with a mission is unlimited. You are
American ingenuity and creativity and busi-
such people; you are such men and women.
a
nesses of every kind.
We see Japan taxing capital gains at 5
So, this administration salutes you and will
percent; Korea and Taiwan, I believe, is 0.
do everything in our power to support the
And you look around the world, and you
work you do. I've left out the major fiscal
find that those countries that are doing well
problems facing our country, but again, I'll
in stimulating investment have much lower
ask John to touch on that-hammering
rates on capital gains. So, we've got to do
away at keeping the deficit under control,
more to fuel the kind of flexible, creative
trying to keep the lid on spending.
energy that drives American business. On
Let me just give you one anecdote on
the wide range of issues concerning busi-
that. I sent legislation up in March, early
ness owners across this country, from deficit
March, asking the House and Senate to act
1
reduction to education to product-liability
on it in early April. And what it was about
reforms-something I'm very interested
was helping democracy in Panama and
in-and especially healthcare cost contain-
helping democracy in Nicaragua. And
ment, we are with you working towards so-
there's a provision for a special supplemen-
lutions. And we're also encouraging the
tal in the way the Congress operates. And it
kinds of creative thinking that business will
was a dire emergency. And we need that,
need to retain and attract talent, like flexi-
we need that money to help Violeta Cha-
ble workplace policies, telecommuting, and
morro [President of Nicaragua] solidify their
choice in child care.
democracy. We need it to help the people
We greatly appreciated the well-thought-
of Panama-incidentally, I had a very good
out book of policy recommendations recent-
visit yesterday with President Endara [of
ly produced by your two groups. We're
Panama]-but what happened to it? It goes
working on a range of ideas to help business
move with markets as they change, from
up to the Congress. The House of Repre-
sentatives added about $2 billion to the
encouraging more R&D research and ex-
perimentation to allowing joint production
spending on Nicaragua and Panama. None
ventures that let American firms pool their
of it related to Nicaragua. None of it related
skills, build new production facilities, and
to Panama. All of it related to other prior-
share investment risks.
ities they had. It goes over to the Senate,
But the principle that encompasses our
and the same thing is happening. I don't
thinking on all of these issues is something
know what the total is over there now, but
our forefathers knew and the rest of the
not only did they add a lot of domestic
world reminded us of last year: No state has
spending but they put on contentious provi-
yet managed to mandate prosperity or crea-
sions on abortion and contentious provisions
tivity-no state at all. And the cruelest soci-
on capital punishment. No matter how one
eties are those that are static and stagnant,
feels on these issues, that hasn't anything to
cultures that run counter to human nature
do with Nicaragua; it hasn't anything to do
and human aspiration. But the surest sign of
with Panama.
a nation's kindness is the kind of social and
I just wanted to kind of debrief here and
economic mobility that it allows people.
vent my frustration with the process, think-
What the world learned in the Revolution
ing that perhaps you'd understand. [Laugh-
of '89 is that democracy is another way of
ter]
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Administration of George Bush, 1990 / May I
best
But I'm not here to complain, because I
the first ten amendments to the Constitu-
soli-
feel it's a real responsibility to try to get
tion. These amendments are known as the
ndi-
things moving on these priorities that I
Bill of Rights. No more noble, concise, and
tate
think you and I share, and that is limited
just statement of the proper relationship of
h a
government, control the spending side as
citizens to their government has ever
best you can, guard against excessive tax-
before or since been enacted into law.
ced
ation, and encourage through saving and
This is a time of great change in our
t if
investment and as best we can to guarantee
Nation and our world. As we begin the new
it's
our own productivity and competitiveness
decade, fledgling democracies in other
into the future. I need your help, I wel-
countries mirror our ideals of liberty and
and
come the support that you have given us,
justice for all. The blessings of liberty have
are
and I am very grateful you came our way.
never been more apparent to the world,
en.
vill
Thank you all, and God bless.
and, perhaps, never more appreciated by
the
each and every one of us.
Note: The President spoke at 2:25 p.m. in
scal
This year's Law Day theme, "Generations
I'll
Room 450 of the Old Executive Office
of Justice," underscores the principles and
Building.
ideals for which so many Americans fought
ing
and died. It illuminates the tenacious com-
rol,
mitment of our people to preserve a free,
open, and just society in a rapidly changing
on
rly
Proclamation 6125-Law Day, U.S.A.,
and complex world. The "Generations of
1990
Justice" theme also underscores our obliga-
act
tion to guarantee justice and equal protec-
out
May 1, 1990
tion under the law for all Americans, re-
nd
nd
By the President of the United States
gardless of age, sex, race, or creed.
As we reflect on the theme of "Genera-
en-
of America
tions of Justice," we are especially mindful
A Proclamation
of our obligation to provide legal protection
at,
ia-
For more than 30 years, our Nation has
to the most vulnerable among us: Ameri-
proudly observed May 1 as Law Day, U.S.A.
cans at both ends of the spectrum of human
On this day we pause to give thanks for
life. The preborn child at risk of becoming
le
od
America's guarantee of liberty, opportunity,
addicted to drugs or infected with HIV as a
of
and justice for all. We also rededicate our-
result of his mother's substance abuse; the
selves to upholding that great promise. In
severely disabled or premature infant who
es
so doing, we honor all those who have la-
requires specialized treatment; the senior
e-
bored-and often sacrificed-to win and
citizen threatened by exploitation or experi-
e
protect our freedom and to preserve indi-
encing difficulties in obtaining housing and
ie
vidual rights and the rule of law throughout
medical care-each of these Americans is
the United States.
an heir to the rights enumerated in our
Our Nation's Founding Fathers knew that
Nation's founding documents. Each of these
the rule of law and, indeed, the strength of
Americans needs and deserves protection
our Nation itself are advanced through the
under law, as well as in practice.
protection of individual rights. The most
As the guardians of our Nation's most
C
fundamental of these rights are eloquently
cherished liberties, the members of the
affirmed in the Declaration of Independ-
legal profession have a special obligation to
ence: "We hold these truths to be self-evi-
reach out to those in need. Whether men-
dent, that all men are created equal, that
toring a young man or woman searching for
they are endowed by their Creator with
direction, befriending a lonely senior citi-
certain unalienable Rights, that among
zen, or caring for the homeless and the
these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of
hungry, members of the legal profession
Happiness." In 1789, members of the first
have always been there to help.
Congress demonstrated their determination
If we are to preserve this Nation's free-
to defend these rights when they passed
dom, and the peace and security we so
and submitted to the States for ratification
enjoy, we must faithfully uphold the princi-
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Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony
for opthalmic surgeons. And when she did
for the Small Business Person of the
Whil
that she wouldn't listen to "no"-she start-
Year Award and an Exchange With
Paul H
ed her own business.
Reporters
in sea:
Joann wouldn't give up on life when her
found
May 7, 1991
husband died suddenly. Instead, she poured
started
her energy into her work. The results: Sales
The President. Thank you all very much.
signs a
have climbed from virtually nothing to $5
Please be seated. Thank you from the
tronics
million in just 5 years. Her staff has grown
bottom of my former fibrillating heart.
Busine
from 3 employees to 75. What once was
[Laughter] To June Nichols, the Acting
The
virtually a neighborhood operation now
Deputy Administrator of the SBA; to the
tor An
sells products in 22 nations around the
SBA regional administrators with us; espe-
world.
ice eng
cially to the Members of Congress with us
fession
today: We're delighted to have you here. I
Joann has conquered adversity, and she's
neering
just had the honor of signing the proclama-
built a future. And for that, we proudly
Los Al
name her the 1991 Small Business Person of
tion declaring this Small Business Week,
ment C
and I'm delighted to be with all of you
the Year. Congratulations.
Our
representing small business. Welcome to
Leo LeBlanc wouldn't say no to life,
kind of
the White House, America's ultimate mom-
either. Just when his wife developed a life-
our lan
and-pop operation. [Laughter]
threatening illness, this corporate vice presi-
them (
I've got to admit, I'm glad to be out of
dent was fired. Leo didn't give up. He said
Our ad
the hospital. It's a little unsettling to turn
yes-yes to starting over, yes to finding and
aging
on the news and see Peter Jennings point-
pursuing his own dream. He took over En-
neurs n
ing to a diagram of a heart with your name
terprise Brass Works, making equipment for
If I
on it. [Laughter] It's not even Valentine's
the petroleum industry. He instituted inno-
we've
Day. [Laughter]
vative reforms and showed faith in his
Fast T
But there's an extraordinary force at
workers and himself by purchasing the
effect
work inside America, a force that does the
company, putting every asset he owned on
good f
good work of this country, a force that em-
the line.
that We
bodies America's can-do spirit. And that
And now Leo says yes to success. In the
we've
force, as we all know here today, is small
last decade his company has increased sales
business, made up of over 20 million men
say. Cc
525 percent and added more than 100 jobs.
and women across the land who have taken
Leo LeBlanc is the Small Business Person of
agreem
control of their own lives, made their own
negotia
the Year first runner-up. Leo, congratula-
choices and decisions; 20 million who stake
encour
tions to you, sir.
ministr
out their goals and pursue them with deter-
A mother's hastily improvised toy for a
all, we
mination and grit and vision; 20 million
bored 5-year-old became Caren Eilrich's
who believe in themselves, their neighbors,
Congre
ticket to the American dream. In 1984 she
not tak
their country. And we're here today to cele-
and her husband, Mark, and friends pro-
brate these 20 million pieces of the Ameri-
reject
duced the first "Space Tubes" in their laun-
can dream.
the Ar
dry room. The toys were so successful that
And we're going to meet five of them.
simply
the couple risked everything to go into
You know, the Small Business Person of the
business. Then tragedy struck. Caren died
agreen
Year is one of the most important awards
and WC
in an accident just 2 years after starting the
that is. Because it's an award of the Ameri-
need
company. Mark picked up the pieces and,
can spirit, a spirit that doesn't understand
through hard work and loving care and
throug]
the word "no."
We S
labor, created a lasting memorial to his wife
Joann Schulz wouldn't take no for an
State и
and a model for his country.
answer. When an accident totally disabled
to hon
Last year Wildewood Creative Products
her for more than 3 years, she refused to
make
won a Parent's Choice Award. Its sales ap-
put her life on hold. She earned two de-
SBA, 1
proached $3 million. Its staff exceeded 80,
grees in that time. And when she couldn't
And W
and with all supervisors and managers pro-
afford to continue with her education, she
new
moted from the production line. We honor
found a job in the opthalmic business. She
friend,
Caren's memory and salute Mark, our
came up with an idea for making products
tunatel
second runner-up. Congratulations to you.
husban
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Administration of George Bush, 1991 / May 7
hen she did
'-she start-
While Mark embodies determination,
expectedly last week. And our thoughts and
Paul Hsu embodies courage. He left Taiwan
prayers are with Pat and her family.
e when her
in search of freedom and opportunity. He
The SBA will play an increasingly vigor-
she poured
found them in America. The company he
ous role in this nation's life as we enter the
esults: Sales
started, Manufacturing Technology Inc., de-
21st century. Small business has become the
signs and manufactures sophisticated elec-
thing to $5
chief supplier of new American jobs and
tronics products. Paul is our National Small
f has grown
opportunities. Many of the great innova-
Business Prime Contractor of the Year.
t once was
tions that will change our lives will spring
The National Small Business Subcontrac-
ration now
from small business. It really is the place
around the
tor Award goes to Bruce Walker's full-serv-
where the future takes shape. Small busi-
ice engineering firm that has over 250 pro-
nesses reward innovation, create jobs, and
y, and she's
fessionals-a firm that has performed engi-
give people the means by which to claim
neering design work for such clients as the
we proudly
their piece of the American dream.
SS Person of
Los Alamos National Lab and the Depart-
Small businesses of America, we salute
ment of Agriculture-Merrick & Company.
you, and we offer you our admiration, our
Our five honorees today illustrate the
no to life,
respect, and our gratitude. Thank you for
kind of grit and enterprise that have made
loped a life-
your example. And may God bless you all.
our land great. You'll notice that many of
e vice presi-
them conduct business around the world.
President's Health
up. He said
Our administration is committed to encour-
Q. How you feeling today?
finding and
ok over En-
aging free trade so that all our entrepre-
Q. How are you today?
neurs may compete globally.
uipment for
Q. Can you show it to us?
ituted inno-
If I might make a pitch: As you know,
Q. Show it to us.
aith in his
we've asked the Congress to extend the
The President: Do you think I'm Lyndon
Fast Track procedures that have been in
chasing the
Johnson?
e owned on
effect since 1974. Fast Track really means'
Q. Have you given up coffee altogether,
good faith. It assures our trading partners
sir?
that we will not alter trade agreements that
cess. In the
The President: Not altogether, I don't
reased sales
we've settled with them. Congress has the
think. I'm on Sanka and a decaf now.
say. Congress will vote yes or no on these
an 100 jobs.
Q. Are you going to have caffeine with-
SS Person of
agreements as they were written by our
drawal? [Laughter]
congratula-
negotiators and their counterparts. It also
encourages close cooperation between ad-
Note: The President spoke at 10:07 a.m. in
ministration negotiators and Congress. After
d toy for a
the Rose Garden at the White House.
all, we don't want to submit agreements to
en Eilrich's
Congress that will not pass. Fast Track does
In 1984 she
riends pro-
not take away Congress' power to accept or
reject trade agreements, nor does it railroad
I their laun-
the American public into unwise deals. It
Exchange With Reporters on the
cessful that
simply smooths the way for the kind of
President's Health
to go into
Caren died
agreements that American business men
May 7, 1991
and women-people like today's honorees-
starting the
need to spread their goods and ideas
pieces and,
Q. Mr. President, how are you feeling,
throughout the world.
care and
sir? And is your heartbeat back to com-
to his wife
We salute our five winners, as well as the
pletely normal?
State winners here today. And we also want
The President. Back to normal, and I'm
e Products
to honor the agency founded to help them
feeling great. And this is a photo op at
ts sales ap-
make their dreams become reality-the
which I do not take questions. [Laughter]
SBA, the Small Business Administration.
ceeded 80,
Same old me. Thank you for inquiring.
And we want to pay tribute to its dynamic
Q. Do you want Fast Track to succeed?
nagers pro-
We honor
new Administrator, Pat Saiki-a good
Don't answer that. [Laughter]
friend, feisty, outspoken leader-but unfor-
Mark, our
The President. Come on, Helen [Helen
tunately she couldn't be with us today; her
ns to you.
Thomas, United Press International].
husband, Dr. Stanley Saiki, passed away un-
[Laughter]
She be
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Administration of George Bush, 1991 / May 7
of the United
Proclamation 6289-Small Business
undred and fif-
ness owners contribute to their communi-
Week, 1991
ties not only through their day-to-day activi-
May 7, 1991
ties but also through corporate philanthropy
and voluntary service. Demonstrating that
George Bush
By the President of the United States
good citizenship is good business, many
Federal Regis-
of America
small business owners and their employees
are reaching out to persons in need of a
A Proclamation
helping hand. These entrepreneurs are
among the points of light that reflect our
The freedom we celebrate during this
Nation's conscience and illuminate its social
200th year of our Bill of Rights has enabled
landscape.
ary Fitzwater
the United States to become a strong and
Because small businesses enrich our lives
prosperous Nation. Able to enjoy the unfet-
in so many ways, because their owners and
tered "pursuit of Happiness" and allowed to
reap the fruits of our labor, we Americans
employees have a vital role to play in keep-
ing America competitive, we must continue
out his normal
have achieved unparalleled levels of innova-
working to maintain a business climate that
icating several
tion and productivity. This week we honor
in a special way America's small business
is conducive to their success. Doing so will
I is glad to be
men and women-courageous, hardworking
require eliminating government regulations
is cheerful and
with visitors to
individuals who have taken advantage of
wherever they are counterproductive, offer-
our Nation's free enterprise system and
ing incentives for investment, and reducing
cating that he
helped to show that this is, indeed, a land of
the tax rate on long-term capital gains. It
The President's
liberty and opportunity for all.
will also require that we continue working
I sinus rhythm,
for a level playing field in the international
no irregularity.
Each day America's small business men
marketplace, eliminating barriers to the
and women help to lead the way in the
staff continues
free flow of goods and services around the
development of new technology and prod-
heartbeat on a
world. As they have demonstrated time and
ucts and in the improvement of existing
or has been set
goods and services. These industrious lead-
again, when given the freedom and the op-
dy just off the
ers also help to create jobs and opportuni-
portunity to put their talent and ideas to
e nurse checks
ties for millions of their fellow citizens
work, America's small business men and
th the monitor
while promoting the economic develop-
women not only succeed, they excel.
her times when
ment of their communities. In so doing,
Now, Therefore, I, George Bush, Presi-
wise occupied.
they demonstrate that individual initiative
dent of the United States of America, by
day, the Presi-
and private enterprise are keys to advance-
virtue of the authority vested in me by the
no evidence of
ment for both individuals and nations.
Constitution and laws of the United States,
nitoring in the
Driven by more than 20 million small
do hereby proclaim the week of May 5
elemetric EKG
businesses, America's thriving free enter-
through May 11, 1991, as Small Business
prise system serves as a model for the
Week. I urge all Americans to join me in
removed from
world. Indeed, as nations in Eastern Europe
saluting our Nation's small business men
afternoon. The
and elsewhere move to restructure their
and women by observing that week with
economies-an immense task that will
appropriate ceremonies and activities.
se the point of
entail many challenges-America's small
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set
ains on digoxin
businesses provide an inspiring example of
my hand this seventh day of May, in the
free market principles in action.
year of our Lord nineteen hundred and
nt's Physician,
Our Nation's entrepreneurs understand
ninety-one, and of the Independence of the
dent's medical
the risks and challenges faced by business
United States of America the two hundred
been unevent-
owners in a market-driven economy, but
and fifteenth.
functions of
they also appreciate the rewards of taking
George Bush
od humor and
an idea and making it work, creating jobs
any kind have
and meeting a payroll, and contributing to
[Filed with the Office of the Federal Regis-
al."
one's community. Today many small busi-
ter, 1:52 p.m., May 7, 1991]
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