H.C.R. 9 Enrolled

RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING POSITIVE
INFLUENCE OF LOCAL BUSINESSES ON
STATE ECONOMY
2003 GENERAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Sponsor: John Dougall
A concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor recognizing the importance
of local business to the economy of the state of Utah and urging state agencies and
political subdivisions to support local business.
Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
WHEREAS, local businesses provide valuable goods and services within the state of
Utah;
WHEREAS, local businesses have a significant and positive economic impact on the
state;
WHEREAS, local businesses pay corporate franchise taxes, sales taxes, property taxes,
and other fees and taxes which benefit the citizens of the state;
WHEREAS, local businesses employ citizens of the state of Utah who also pay income
taxes, sales taxes, property taxes, and other fees and taxes which benefit the citizens of the
state;
WHEREAS, government entities and political subdivisions are financed by the taxes
and fees paid by local citizens and businesses; and
WHEREAS, taxes paid by Utah businesses to state and local governments are essential
to provide government services and educate Utah's children:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
Governor concurring therein, express support for the business community in the state of Utah
and recognizes its important role in creating a healthy economy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor recognize the
importance of considering the potential negative impact on the Utah business community in its
passage of laws and through state agency rulemaking.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor recognize the
valuable benefit of local businesses and recommend that whenever possible, and all else being
equal, state agencies and other political subdivisions purchase goods and services from local
businesses.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to each state agency
director and purchasing agent for the state of Utah.

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