SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 615

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 March 23, 2011, as Salad Day 2011 at the Texas Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Salad Day 2011 is sponsored by the owners and operators of McDonald's in Texas, who will serve salads to the public on this day and provide information about the positive impact the company has on the economy of our state; and

WHEREAS, With more than 1,100 locations across Texas employing more than 55,000 Texans, McDonald's restaurants represent a major economic presence in this state; and

WHEREAS, Texas McDonald's restaurants contribute to communities by returning a substantial part of their revenues to local economies; in 2010, the McDonald's system spent more than $1.2 billion in Texas, returning more than 45 cents of every dollar earned to local 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 2011 offers an opportunity to highlight their many contributions to our state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd 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 2011; 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 March 23, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate