National Invest In Veterans Week® Lite

PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING MARCH 1–7, 2027 AS "INVEST IN VETERANS WEEK" IN [STATE NAME]

WHEREAS, the men and women of the United States Armed Forces have demonstrated extraordinary discipline, strategic leadership, and selfless devotion in defending the freedoms of our Nation; and

WHEREAS, upon transitioning to civilian life, nearly 1.8 million veteran entrepreneurs nationwide—including [INSERT STATE COUNT] veteran-owned businesses across [STATE NAME]—continue their mission of service by founding enterprises, generating over $1.3 trillion in annual national sales, and employing nearly four million Americans; and

WHEREAS, veteran-owned businesses represent 9.1 percent of all United States businesses and serve as vital pillars of domestic manufacturing, technology, agriculture, logistics, and community resilience; and

WHEREAS, National Invest In Veterans Week®, observed annually from March 1 through March 7 and recognized in the United States Congressional Record, calls upon citizens, corporations, and public institutions to convert appreciation for veterans into active economic participation;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, [GOVERNOR / OFFICIAL NAME], Governor of the State of [STATE NAME], do hereby proclaim March 1–7, 2027, as "INVEST IN VETERANS WEEK" in [STATE NAME], and urge all residents, chambers of commerce, and procurement leaders to patronize, mentor, and invest in veteran-owned businesses throughout the year.

OFFICIAL MUNICIPAL RESOLUTION
HONORING LOCAL VETERAN ENTREPRENEURS DURING NATIONAL INVEST IN VETERANS WEEK (MARCH 1–7, 2027)

WHEREAS, veteran-owned small businesses are essential drivers of job creation, civic pride, and tax base stability within [CITY / COUNTY NAME]; and

WHEREAS, military experience equips veteran founders with unmatched problem-solving under pressure, mission focus, and operational integrity; and

WHEREAS, each year from March 1 through March 7, communities across 62 global markets observe National Invest In Veterans Week® to spotlight established and aspiring veteran business owners, expand access to capital, and strengthen local supply chains;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the [MAYOR / COUNTY COMMISSION / CITY COUNCIL] of [CITY / COUNTY NAME] hereby declares March 1–7, 2027, as "INVEST IN VETERANS WEEK" in [CITY / COUNTY NAME], honors our local veteran business owners, and encourages all residents to buy from and partner with veteran-led enterprises.

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — EXTENSION OF REMARKS
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL INVEST IN VETERANS WEEK AND THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF VETERAN ENTREPRENEURS

Mr. / Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary contributions of American veteran entrepreneurs in observance of National Invest In Veterans Week®, celebrated March 1 through March 7, 2027.

Across the United States—and right at home in the [NUMBER] Congressional District of [STATE]—veterans who wore our Nation's uniform continue to serve by building thriving businesses, innovating across critical industries, and creating high-quality jobs. Nationwide, more than 1.8 million veteran-owned small businesses generate over $1.3 trillion in annual receipts and contribute $258 billion in payroll.

Here in our district, veteran founders such as [INSERT LOCAL VETERAN BUSINESS NAME(S)] exemplify the strategic resilience and work ethic forged in military service. As we observe March 1–7, I encourage my colleagues and constituents to join me in turning gratitude into economic participation by investing in our veteran-owned businesses.