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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Businesses that employ Texans and contribute to the |
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state's economy are important components of a prosperous future, |
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and the long history of McDonald's restaurants in Texas is being |
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celebrated with Salad Day at the State Capitol on May 14, 2019; and |
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WHEREAS, On this day, Texas McDonald's owners/operators will |
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serve salads to the public while providing information about the |
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McDonald's system's positive impact on the state's economy; and |
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WHEREAS, A major economic presence in each of their |
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communities, the 1,191 McDonald's restaurants in Texas employ more |
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than 91,707 Texans, and McDonald's owners/operators contribute |
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significantly to the state by returning much of the revenues they |
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generate to local economies; in 2017 alone, the McDonald's system |
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spent nearly $827 million in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition, the Ronald McDonald House Charities |
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served 184,497 children and families at Texas chapters in 2017, and |
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through its Archways to Opportunity program, McDonald's has |
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invested $2.6 million in tuition assistance for 1,439 employees |
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seeking higher education; and |
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WHEREAS, The owners/operators of Texas McDonald's contribute |
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significantly to the betterment of our state, creating jobs and |
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economic opportunity; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize May 14, 2019, as Salad Day at the State |
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Capitol and commend all Texas McDonald's owners/operators for their |
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role in furthering the economic vitality of the Lone Star State. |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1613 was adopted by the House on May |
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14, 2019, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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