SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 890

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the management and staff of McDonald's and Texans across the state in celebrating May 13, 2009, as Salad Day 2009 at the Texas Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Sponsored by the owners and operators of McDonald's, Salad Day 2009 offers an opportunity for restaurant industry representatives to discuss pertinent issues with Texas legislators and share information with them about the positive impact the industry has on the economy of our state; and

WHEREAS, With nearly 1,100 locations across Texas employing more than 43,000 Texans, McDonald's restaurants have a substantial impact on the state's economy; and

WHEREAS, McDonald's restaurants contribute to local communities by returning nearly half of every dollar earned in revenue to local economies; in 2007 alone, McDonald's restaurants collectively spent $1 billion in Texas communities; and

WHEREAS, The owners and operators of McDonald's and the restaurant industry as a whole are a vital part of our state's economy, and Salad Day 2009 offers an opportunity to highlight their many contributions to our state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the owners and operators of McDonald's and other industry representatives for their many contributions to Texas communities and extend to them a sincere welcome to the State Capitol for Salad Day 2009; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Seliger

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 11, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate