2021 Assembly Joint Resolution 116
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: declaring February 22, 2022, as Supermarket Employee Day to celebrate the hardworking individuals in the retail food industry in Wisconsin and across the nation.
Whereas, there are nearly six million supermarket employees in the United States; and
Whereas, in Wisconsin there are 94,000 food retail jobs that generate $6.3 billion in economic activity; and
Whereas, supermarket employees provide all Americans with access to safe, healthy, and affordable food; and
Whereas, supermarket 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, supermarket employees face unprecedented challenges keeping grocery shelves stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
Whereas, supermarket employees 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, the need for supermarket employees is greater than ever because of current and growing consumer demand as well as their reputation for excellence; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the
assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin State Legislature declares February 22, 2022, Supermarket Employee Day to celebrate the hardworking individuals in the retail food industry in Wisconsin and across the nation.
