Mayor and Council Meeting - A. MAX BACON CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS — Minutes
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May 19, 2025 7:00 PM City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers Page 4 of 17 Heather Marriott Marquetta Bryan Ryan Capaccio Desislava Tonkova William Sutton Rich McCoy Philip Dural B. PRC2025-010 A Proclamation In Recognition of National Small Business Week and to Honor Businesses in Smyrna Celebrating 20, 25, 30-, 40-, 55- and 60-Year Anniversaries Mayor Derek Norton read and Andrea Worthy, Economic Development Director, presented the following proclamation: A PROCLAMATION BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SMYRNA In Recognition of National Small Business Week and to Honor Businesses in Smyrna Celebrating 20, 25, 30-, 40-, 55-, and 60-Year Anniversaries Whereas, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business Week every year since 1963 to highlight the programs and services available to entrepreneurs through the U.S. Small Business Administration and other government agencies; and Whereas, this country's 32.5 million small businesses create nearly two out of three jobs in our economy, the City of Smyrna supports and joins in this national effort to help America's small businesses do what they do best - grow their business, create jobs, and ensure that our local communities remain as vibrant tomorrow as they are today; and Whereas, in 2025, the following small businesses in Smyrna are celebrating 20 years in our community: The Realty Group (Graciela Vizcarra), Mitchell Metals, Woodchase Academy, Dr. Gary Weichbrodt MD, Fischer Orthodontics, Big Bear Construction, Maya Weston Company, ProCare Cleaners, Humphries and Company, UUA Printing, Heads R' Us Barbershop; and Whereas, in 2025, the following small businesses in Smyrna are celebrating 25 years in our community: Northwest Speakers & Equipment, Atlanta Coffee Supply Group, Arkle Veterinary Care, Tay'Maar Hair Salon, Jennifer's Nails; and Whereas, in 2025, the following small business in Smyrna are celebrating 30 years in our community: BT Income Tax;and Whereas, in 2025, the following small businesses in Smyrna are celebrating 40 years in our community: Atlanta Road Body Shop, Ron McCleave - State Farm Insurance, The Herb Shop; and Whereas, in 2025, the following small business in Smyrna is celebrating 55 years in our community: Sparkles Smyrna; and Whereas, in 2025, the following small business in Smyrna is celebrating 60 years in our community: Lillie Glassblowers; and Whereas, during National Small Business Week, the City of Smyrna acknowledges and celebrates the achievements made by all small businesses, including those celebrating significant milestones in our community; NOW, Therefore, I, Derek Norton, Mayor of Smyrna, do hereby proclaim May 4 through May 10, 2025 as National Small Business Week in Smyrna and a week of recognition for all the small businesses in Smyrna, and encourage all city residents, officials, and staff to acknowledge and support the small businesses in our community.