Bill Text: VA SJR436 | 2019 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Universal Corporation.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-04-03 - Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ436ER) [SJR436 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2019-SJR436-Introduced.html
WHEREAS, Universal Corporation, the world's leading tobacco leaf supplier, celebrated its 100th anniversary and its Richmond roots in 2018; and
WHEREAS, Universal Corporation traces its origins to the late 19th century, and producing leaf tobacco has been its core business since its founding; the process involves contracting with and providing agronomy support to farmers throughout the Commonwealth, country, and world; and
WHEREAS, through its affiliate, Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Inc., and its subsidiaries, Universal Corporation procures and processes flue-cured, burley, dark-fire, and oriental leaf tobacco for manufacturers of consumer tobacco products; and
WHEREAS, founded in 1918 by Virginia tobacconist Jaquelin P. Taylor, Universal Corporation's original administrative office was located in the Allison Building at 803 1/2 East Main Street, adjacent to Virginia's Capitol; now at 9201 Forest Hill Avenue, Universal Corporation is proud to have provided job opportunities to Richmond's citizens for more than a century; and
WHEREAS, for 100 years, Universal Corporation has pursued innovative solutions to serve its customers and meet their leaf tobacco demand; the business has built a global presence, solidified long-term relationships with customers and suppliers, adapted to changing agricultural practices, embraced state of the art technology, and emerged as the recognized industry leader; today it conducts business in over 30 countries, spanning five continents and employing over 20,000 permanent and seasonal workers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Universal Corporation, the world's leading tobacco leaf supplier, on its 100th anniversary in Richmond; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Universal Corporation for its continued commitment to leadership in setting industry standards, operating with transparency, providing responsibly sourced products, and investing in and strengthening the Richmond community.
