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House Resolution 48
By: Representatives Stephens of the 164
th
, Hitchens of the 161
st
, Westbrook of the 163
rd
,
Petrea of the 166
th
, and Jackson of the 165
th
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating Great Dane upon the 125th anniversary of its founding; and for other
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purposes.2
WHEREAS, this year, Great Dane is celebrating a milestone anniversary that represents over3
a century of groundbreaking contributions to the transportation sector; and4
WHEREAS, founded in 1900 as the Savannah Blow Pipe Company, Great Dane adapted to5
the growing American steel industry and began building flatbed trailers out of necessity to6
help move products; and7
WHEREAS, located in Savannah, Georgia, the company was pivotal in the development of8
the first refrigerated trailers to transport fresh produce from Florida to the Northeastern9
states; and10
WHEREAS, Great Dane trailers serve as the backbone of countless industries, reliably11
moving everything from life-saving medicine to intricate equipment for concerts; and12
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WHEREAS, as additional testament to its dedication to excellence, the company responded
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to our country's call by providing scores of heavy-duty trailers during World War II, earning14
the prestigious Army Navy E For Excellence; and15
WHEREAS, whether introducing industry-first technologies or supporting its customers16
through innovative, sustainable solutions, Great Dane's teams have met the challenge of each17
decade with tenacity and innovation, continually shaping the way goods are transported18
across America and beyond; and19
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this20
extraordinary company be appropriately recognized.21
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that22
the members of this body congratulate Great Dane upon the grand occasion of the 125th23
anniversary of its founding and extend best wishes for its continued growth, development,24
and success.25
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized26
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Great27
Dane.28
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