AR6: Resolution Text

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2023 - 2024 LEGISLATURE

2023 Assembly RESOLUTION 6

March 6, 2023 - Introduced by Representative Dittrich. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AR6,1,2 Relating to: proclaiming our appreciation and respect for our Grocery and Retail Food Employees.

AR6,1,4 Whereas, there are nearly six million grocery store employees in the United States; and

AR6,1,7 Whereas, in Wisconsin, there are 94,000 grocery store, convenience store, and food-related retail jobs that provide $2.8 billion in payroll, and generate $6.3 billion in economic activity; and

AR6,1,9 Whereas, grocery, convenience, and food retail employees provide all Americans with access to safe, healthy, and affordable food; and

AR6,1,11 Whereas, grocery, convenience, and food retail employees work to enhance the health and well-being of each customer; and

AR6,1,13 Whereas, grocery, convenience, and food retail employees contribute and volunteer countless hours in their communities; and

AR6,1,15 Whereas, grocery, convenience, and food retail employees have faced unprecedented challenges the last three years keeping retail shelves stocked; and

AR6,2,4 Whereas, grocery, convenience, and food retail store employees have and continue to meet and exceed these challenges, while displaying courage, compassion, dedication, and leadership, as well as exemplifying customer service and community outreach; and

AR6,2,7 Whereas, the need for grocery, convenience, and food retail employees is greater than ever because of current and growing consumer demands as well as their reputation for excellence; now, therefore, be it

AR6,2,10 Resolved by the assembly, That the Wisconsin Assembly hereby proclaims our appreciation and respect for our Grocery and Retail Food Employees and ask all citizens to join in honoring our Grocery Store Heroes.

AR6,2,11 (End)