house resolution no.36

Reps. Posthumus, Brixie, Breen, Haadsma, Hope, Koleszar, Liberati, Morse, Rabhi, Rogers and Sneller offered the following resolution:

A resolution to declare February 22, 2021, as Supermarket Employee Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, There are nearly six million supermarket employees in the United States. In Michigan, there are 140,941 food retail jobs that generate $11.6 billion in economic activity; and

Whereas, Supermarket employees provide all Americans with access to safe, healthy, and affordable food. They work to enhance the health and well-being of each customer; and

Whereas, Supermarket employees face unprecedented challenges keeping grocery shelves stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have and continue to meet and exceed these challenges while displaying courage, compassion, dedication, and leadership, as well as exemplifying customer service and community outreach; and

Whereas, Supermarket employees contribute and volunteer countless hours in their communities. The need for them is greater than ever because of current and growing consumer demands as well as their reputation for excellence; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare February 22, 2021, as Supermarket Employee Day in the state of Michigan. We ask all citizens to join in honoring our frontline supermarket heroes.