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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize United Parcel Service of America, Incorporated, on the |
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grand occasion of its 100th anniversary, which is being celebrated |
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August 28, 2007, and on its many contributions to our state; and |
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WHEREAS, United Parcel Service of America has served Texas |
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citizens, communities, and businesses since 1971; across the state, |
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it operates 110 facilities and employs more than 25,000 people; and |
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WHEREAS, Each day, the company provides express delivery and |
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specialized services to over 88,000 Texans and delivers close to |
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one million packages, connecting people, communities, and |
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businesses; through its expansive transportation network, it |
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connects Texans with more than 200 countries around the world; and |
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WHEREAS, The company places great emphasis on community |
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service and good citizenship and has contributed more than $6.7 |
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million to philanthropic endeavors in Texas since 1995; and |
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WHEREAS, United Parcel Service of America has had a |
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significant impact on this state and its citizens through its |
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valuable services; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 80th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby commend United Parcel Service of America, Incorporated, for |
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its many contributions to Texas and extend best wishes to its |
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leaders and employees on the occasion of its centennial |
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celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for the |
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corporation as an expression of high regard from the Texas |
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Legislature. |