Bill Text: MI SR0018 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled

Michigan Senate Resolution 18 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: A resolution to designate February 22, 2021, as Supermarket Employee Day.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-02-18 - Adopted [SR0018 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2021-SR0018-Enrolled.html

2021-SER-0018

MICHIGAN SENATE

Senate Resolution No. 18

Offered by Senators Daley, Bayer, Polehanki and Wojno

A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE FEBRUARY 22, 2021, AS SUPERMARKET EMPLOYEE DAY

WHEREAS, There are nearly six million supermarket employees in the United States; and

WHEREAS, In Michigan, there are 140,941 food retail jobs that generate

$11.6 billion in economic activity; and

WHEREAS, Supermarket employees provide Americans with access to safe, healthy, and affordable food; and

WHEREAS, These employees work to enhance the health and well-being of each customer; and

WHEREAS, Supermarket employees contribute and volunteer countless hours in their communities; and

WHEREAS, These very employees face unprecedented challenges keeping grocery shelves stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic; and

WHEREAS, Supermarket employees continue to both meet and exceed these challenges displaying courage, compassion, dedication, and leadership, while also exemplifying customer service and community outreach; and

WHEREAS, The need for supermarket employees is greater than ever today because of the current and growing consumer demands along with their reputation for excellence; now therefore be it

RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That we designate February 22, 2021, as Supermarket Employee Day and ask that all citizens join in honoring our frontline, supermarket heroes.

Secretary of the Senate