2023 March Public Procurement Month - Gov Lee.pdf

The document is a proclamation by the Governor of Tennessee recognizing the importance of public procurement professionals in ensuring the efficient use of taxpayer dollars. It highlights the role of these professionals in providing strategic procurement while upholding ethical standards, ultimately contributing to governmental efficiency and the delivery of goods and services to the people of Tennessee. The proclamation also emphasizes the significant impact of the public procurement profession on the nation's economy, with their purchasing power accounting for over 30% of the Gross Domestic Product annually. The Governor declares March 2023 as a month to honor and appreciate public procurement professionals in Tennessee.