SR-35, As Adopted by Senate, April 12, 2011

 

 

            Senators Hildenbrand, Hunter, Emmons, Hune, Kowall, Gregory and Gleason offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 35.

            A resolution recognizing April 19, 2011, as McDonald’s National Hiring Day.

            Whereas, McDonald’s Corporation and its 122 Michigan owner/operators are significant contributors to our state's economy; and

            Whereas, In 2010, McDonald's and its owner/operators returned to the local economy more than half of every dollar earned, as well as employed more than 32,600 people in management, support, and operations staff positions in Michigan, spending annually more than $267 million on wages and $72.4 million on benefits; and

            Whereas, McDonald's owner/operators are recognized for providing opportunities to their employees, nurturing talent, developing leaders, and rewarding achievement through their approach of well-trained individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, working together in an environment that fosters respect and drives high levels of continuing success; and

            Whereas, On April 19, 2011, McDonald's and its owner/operators anticipate adding to their restaurant crews 2,200 employees in the state of Michigan and more than 50,000 employees nationally; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby recognize April 19, 2011, as McDonald's National Hiring Day; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to McDonald's Corporation headquarters with our highest esteem.