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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN HONOR OF TRICE CONSTRUCTION RECEIVING THE 2015 ILLINOIS JEFFREY BUTLAND FAMILY OWNED BUSINESS AWARD
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Cook County Board of Commissioners that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has presented Trice Construction with the 2015 Illinois Jeffrey Butland Family Owned Business Award; and
WHEREAS, every year since 1963 the SBA has taken the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from across the nation through National Small Business Week; and
WHEREAS, each year the Illinois District Office and its partners honor small businesses for their contributions to Illinois’ economy and society; and
WHEREAS, small businesses are the backbone of the American economy; and
WHEREAS, in 2007 Stephanie Hickman purchased Trice Construction from her uncles and started growing the business; and
WHEREAS, along the way Ms. Hickman sought assistance from the Women’s Business Development Center and participated in the SBA-funded nextONE program at the Chicago Urban League; and
WHEREAS, these resources helped Ms. Hickman hone her business skills and grow her business successfully; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby extend its warmest wishes and congratulations to Stephanie Hickman and Trice Construction on receiving the 2015 Illinois Jeffrey Butland Family Owned Business Award; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy of same be presented to Stephanie Hickman and Trice Construction.
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