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The original documents are located in Box 45, folder "1975/05/21 - Small Business Awards
Recipients" of the James M. Cannon Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 45 of the James M. Cannon Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
May 20, 1975
GREET THE RECIPIENTS OF THE
SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS OF 1975
Wednesday, May 21, 1975
12: 00 p.m. (10 minutes)
Rose Garden/Cabinet Room
From: James Cannon
I. PURPOSE:
To congratulate the winners of the following awards: Small Businessman of the
Year, Prime Contractor of the Year, Small Subcontractor of the Year, and the
National Advocacy Award.
II. BACKGROUND, PARTICIPANTS, AND PRESS PLAN:
A. Background:
The recipients of the Small Businessman of the Year Awards are
chosen by a committee of the National Advisory Council of the Small
Business Administration to recognize and symbolize the achievements
of small business in the American economy. The Advocacy Award,
chosen similarly, is given to the individual or institution who has
most contributed to the welfare of the small business community. The
Prime Contractor of the Year, nominated by Federal Procuring Agencies
recognizes the outstanding leader in the contracting field, while the
Small Subcontractor of the Year Award, nominated by prime contractors,
honors leadership among small subcontractors.
B. Participants:
See attached list.
C. Press Plan:
White House Press Corps and SBA photo opportunity. (See attached list)
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III. TALKING POINTS:
1.
I am pleased to welcome here today the awards recipients, the members
of Congress and officials of the Small Business Administration.
2. Small business is a vital part of our free enterprise system, encom-
passing approximately 9 million business accounting for 48% of the
gross national product and 55% of the labor force.
3. It takes courage to start a business today and skill and dedication to
make it a success. It requires the enterprising qualities that tamed
the frontier, built our cities and made our economy the greatest
in the world.
4. You, the recipient of the National Advocacy Award, Mr. Torell, the
Prime Contractor of the Year Award, Mr. Kuras, and the Subcontractors
of the Year, Mr. Stump and Mr. Jack, are to be highly commended for
your contributions to the small business community.
5. I am especially delighted to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Stone and
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell for your selection as Small Businessmen of
the Year. Your business accomplishments are matched by your
compassion, exemplified by your extensive employment of the
handicapped. I'd like to thank you for your gift of one of your
stuffed toys which will be sent to a needy child.