Bill Text: TX HR1613 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: Recognizing May 14, 2019, as Salad Day at the State Capitol and commending the owners/operators of Texas McDonald's restaurants for their contributions to the state's economy.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-17 - Reported enrolled [HR1613 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR1613-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.R. No. 1613
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Businesses that employ Texans and contribute to the
  state's economy are important components of a prosperous future,
  and the long history of McDonald's restaurants in Texas is being
  celebrated with Salad Day at the State Capitol on May 14, 2019; and
         WHEREAS, On this day, Texas McDonald's owners/operators will
  serve salads to the public while providing information about the
  McDonald's system's positive impact on the state's economy; and
         WHEREAS, A major economic presence in each of their
  communities, the 1,191 McDonald's restaurants in Texas employ more
  than 91,707 Texans, and McDonald's owners/operators contribute
  significantly to the state by returning much of the revenues they
  generate to local economies; in 2017 alone, the McDonald's system
  spent nearly $827 million in Texas; and
         WHEREAS, In addition, the Ronald McDonald House Charities
  served 184,497 children and families at Texas chapters in 2017, and
  through its Archways to Opportunity program, McDonald's has
  invested $2.6 million in tuition assistance for 1,439 employees
  seeking higher education; and
         WHEREAS, The owners/operators of Texas McDonald's contribute
  significantly to the betterment of our state, creating jobs and
  economic opportunity; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize May 14, 2019, as Salad Day at the State
  Capitol and commend all Texas McDonald's owners/operators for their
  role in furthering the economic vitality of the Lone Star State.
 
  Vo
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1613 was adopted by the House on May
  14, 2019, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
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