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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-140
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
December 3, 2013
To recognize Think Local First DC’s work in increasing the resilience of the Washington, D.C.’s local economy by officially declaring November 20, 2013, through December 8, 2013, as “Shop Local Week” in the District of Columbia.
WHEREAS, Think Local First DC works with independent businesses, consumers, and policymakers to grow a sustainable, local economy in Washington, D.C.;
WHEREAS, the vision of Think Local First DC is an interconnected community of locally owned businesses who drive sustainable economic development in Washington, D.C.;
WHEREAS, Shop Local Week will urge District of Columbia residents to support local businesses and stimulate local commerce, highlighting the economic impact of shopping at locally owned businesses;
WHEREAS, Shop Local Week will promote locally owned, independent businesses in Washington, D.C. as the preferred outlet for consumers this gift-purchasing season;
WHEREAS, nearly two-thirds of the money spent at a locally owned business is reinvested in the community—funding jobs, schools, parks, and community organizations;
WHEREAS, Think Local First advocates for over 350 diverse, independently owned businesses and stakeholders in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, Think Local First DC is passionately and relentlessly devoted to making Washington, D.C. a national leader as an authentic, self-reliant, diverse, environmentally conscious, and prosperous community.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “District of Columbia’s Official Shop Local Week Recognition Resolution of 2013”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and thanks Think Local First DC’s work in increasing the resilience of the Washington D.C.’s local economy, and declares November 20, 2013, through December 8, 2013, as “Shop Local Week” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
