SJR54: Joint Resolution Text

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2007 - 2008 LEGISLATURE

2007 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 54

July 25, 2007 - Introduced by Senators Breske, Hansen, Lazich, Lassa, Kedzie, Coggs, Darling, Plale, Erpenbach and Risser, cosponsored by Representatives Petrowski, Suder, A. Ott, M. Williams, A. Williams, Seidel and Albers. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

SJR54,1,2 Relating to: honoring the centennial of United Parcel Service of America, Inc., and recognizing the contributions of the company to the citizens of Wisconsin.

SJR54,1,4 Whereas, on August 28, 2007, United Parcel Service of America, Inc., (UPS) will celebrate its 100th anniversary; and

SJR54,1,6 Whereas, UPS has served Wisconsin since 1938 and today employs over 5,000 employees and operates 84 facilities across the state; and

SJR54,1,8 Whereas, each day, more than 33,000 citizens of Wisconsin utilize the express delivery and specialized transportation and logistics services that UPS provides; and

SJR54,1,10 Whereas, UPS delivers more than 300,000 packages every day to customers across Wisconsin, connecting people, communities, and businesses; and

SJR54,1,12 Whereas, more than 90 UPS drivers in Wisconsin have driven 25 or more years without an avoidable vehicle accident; and

SJR54,1,15 Whereas, the services UPS provides connects the people of Wisconsin to more than 200 countries through its expansive transportation network that truly synchronizes global commerce; and

SJR54,2,3 Whereas, UPS contributed more than $840,000 to philanthropic endeavors in the state of Wisconsin in 2006, reflecting the company's emphasis on community service and citizenship; and

SJR54,2,6 Whereas, UPS will continue both to provide a substantial economic impact to the people of Wisconsin and focus on cultivating deep partnerships with the communities it serves; now, therefore, be it

SJR54,2,9 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin legislature commemorates UPS's 100th anniversary and recognizes and celebrates the economic and philanthropic contributions of UPS to the people of Wisconsin.

SJR54,2,10 (End)