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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-200
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
May 3, 2016
To recognize the National Retail Federation’s instrumental role in bolstering and honoring retail’s entrepreneurial spirit by officially declaring May 4, 2016, as “Retail’s Night Out” in Washington, D.C.
WHEREAS, the National Retail Federation is the world’s largest retail trade association, representing discount and department stores, home goods and specialty stores, Main Street merchants, grocers, wholesalers, chain restaurants, and Internet retailers from the United States and more than 45 other countries;
WHEREAS, retail is the nation’s largest private sector employer and acts as a daily barometer for the nation’s economy, supporting one in 4r U.S. jobs – 42 million working Americans – and contributing $2.6 billion to annual gross domestic product;
WHEREAS, Retail’s Night Out celebrates retail’s entrepreneurial spirit, the vitality of national and local brands, and the flourishing creativity and resilience of small business;
WHEREAS, the National Retail Federation’s This is Retail campaign highlights the industry’s opportunities for lifelong careers, how retailers strengthen communities, and the critical role that retail plays in driving innovation;
WHEREAS, the National Retail Federation’s advocacy in the interests of retailers everywhere by actively participating in the political system of the national government features its commitment to the continuation of ingenuity and salesmanship in the business world;
WHEREAS, Retail’s Night Out promotes the retail industry by capturing the economic impact of the community’s diversity, innovation, and passion; and
WHEREAS, the National Retail Federation urges District of Columbia residents to understand and support the vital work small businesses provide in sustaining economic growth.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Retail’s Night Out Recognition Resolution of 2016”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the National Retail Federation’s commitment to the representation and advocacy of the retail industry and thanks the retail sector for its significance in building the national economy by declaring May 4, 2016, as “Retail’s Night Out” 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.
