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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Supermarket employees fulfill an essential role in |
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our communities by making sure that fresh, healthy food and other |
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necessities are available to the public, including during natural |
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disasters and other emergencies; and |
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WHEREAS, In Texas, more than 360,000 people are employed in |
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the food retail sector, which generates over $70 billion in |
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economic activity each year; due to their role in helping families |
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put food on the table, supermarkets are cornerstones of their |
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communities, and their workers represent a vital link in the supply |
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chain of food and consumer goods; and |
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WHEREAS, The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented |
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challenges for supermarket employees, who have struggled to keep |
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grocery shelves stocked while facing the elevated risk of being on |
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the front lines during this public health emergency; many of these |
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men and women have gone above and beyond during this difficult time |
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by not only meeting customers' needs but also by collectively |
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contributing countless hours of volunteer service to their |
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communities; and |
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WHEREAS, The demand for supermarket employees is greater than |
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ever, and those individuals on whom Texans are relying to perform |
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this essential service are truly deserving of our praise, |
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recognition, and support; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 22, 2023, as Supermarket |
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Employee Day and call on all Texans to join in honoring the |
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hardworking and dedicated supermarket employees of our state. |