SJR58ENROLLED Page 0 SJR58 6YURW1Z-2 By Senator Waggoner RFD: Rules First Read: 03-Apr-25 1 2 3 4 5 SJR58 Enrolled Page 1 First Read: 03-Apr-25 Enrolled, An Act, SJR___ ACKNOWLEDGING THE ALABAMA GROCERS ASSOCIATION ON ITS 35TH ANNIVERSARY. WHEREAS, it is appropriate to acknowledge the Alabama Grocers Association on the occasion of its 35th Anniversary; and WHEREAS, the Alabama Grocers Association is a professional trade association comprising retail grocers, wholesalers, manufacturers, brokers, and others who supply goods and services to the food distributing industry; and WHEREAS, the Alabama Grocers Association was established 35 years ago and currently has more than 350 members and over 850 retail outlets; and WHEREAS, the mission of the Alabama Grocers Association is to promote the growth and success of the food industry in Alabama through advocacy, education, public relations, and networking; and WHEREAS, the Alabama Grocers Association serves as an advocate, resource, and community for Alabama's grocery industry, connecting members and supporting their success; and WHEREAS, the food retail industry in Alabama provides over 188,000 jobs with over $6.8 billion in annual wages; the industry contributes over $1.5 billion in state taxes and has a total economic impact on the state's economy of 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 SJR58 Enrolled Page 2 and has a total economic impact on the state's economy of over $18 billion; and WHEREAS, the Alabama Grocers Association plays a significant role in the state's economy and is recognized for its service to the food distribution industry in Alabama; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That in recognition of Alabama Grocers Association Day, we acknowledge the Alabama Grocers Association and extend our congratulations on its 35th Anniversary. 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 SJR58 Enrolled Page 3 Anniversary. ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives SJR58 Senate 03-Apr-25 I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and passed the Senate. Patrick Harris, Secretary. House of Representatives Passed: 09-Apr-25 By: Senator Waggoner 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71