Expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as "National Co-Op Month" and commending the cooperative business model and the member-owners, businesses, employees, farmers, ranchers, and practitioners who use the cooperative business model to positively impact the economy and society.
Summary
H.Res. 828 is a resolution that officially recognizes October 2023 as "National Co-Op Month" to honor the role of cooperative businesses in the United States. The resolution commends the cooperative model—where businesses are owned and operated by their members—for its contributions to sectors such as agriculture, utilities, and retail. While this measure is ceremonial and does not create new laws or funding, it serves to formally acknowledge the economic impact of the millions of Americans who participate in cooperatives.
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