Bill Text: GA HR1221 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 1221 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Greater Atlanta McDonald's Operators Association; recognize

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6)

Status: (Passed) 2012-01-30 - House Read and Adopted [HR1221 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR1221-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 1221

By: Representatives Williams of the 89th, Wilkerson of the 33rd, Williams of the 165th, Hugley of the 133rd, Kendrick of the 94th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing the Greater Atlanta McDonald's Operators Association; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Greater Atlanta McDonald's Operators Association is composed of 50 owners, operators, and operations managers representing 277 restaurants; and

WHEREAS, McDonald's spends money for employee wages and benefits and purchases a wide array of goods and services needed for operations which returns a substantial portion of the revenues it generates back into the community; and

WHEREAS, the contribution to the local economy estimates to nearly $485.3 million spent in 2010, including $246.1 million on wages for operating staff and restaurant managers and nearly $98.6 million on benefits; and

WHEREAS, in 2010, the 420 McDonald's in Georgia created nearly 53,240 additional jobs; employed nearly 20,480 people in management, support, and operations staff positions; and spent more than $1.4 billion; and

WHEREAS, the taxes paid by McDonald's Georgia restaurants are substantial and impact state budgets for children and youth services, public safety, environmental protection, agriculture, and other priorities; and

WHEREAS, this remarkable corporation has established a glowing reputation throughout Georgia by demonstrating its beneficial impact on the economy and providing opportunities to the community; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this amazing company be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize the contributions of the Greater Atlanta McDonald's Operators Association to the economy and community.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Greater Atlanta McDonald's Operators Association.