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| 3 | 3 | | 1 HOUSE RESOLUTION |
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| 4 | 4 | | 2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of |
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| 5 | 5 | | 3 Representatives wish to recognize Caterpillar Inc. on the |
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| 6 | 6 | | 4 occasion of its 100th anniversary, marking a century of |
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| 7 | 7 | | 5 innovation, excellence, and dedication to quality; and |
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| 8 | 8 | | 6 WHEREAS, Founded on April 15, 1925, Caterpillar has grown |
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| 9 | 9 | | 7 to become a prominent name in the construction industry; the |
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| 10 | 10 | | 8 company is renowned for its extensive range of services and |
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| 11 | 11 | | 9 products painted in its iconic yellow color, including |
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| 12 | 12 | | 10 construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas |
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| 13 | 13 | | 11 engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric |
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| 14 | 14 | | 12 locomotives, as well as products that support energy |
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| 15 | 15 | | 13 transition, including hybrid and electric power solutions; and |
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| 16 | 16 | | 14 WHEREAS, Caterpillar employs over 100,000 people worldwide |
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| 17 | 17 | | 15 with significant employment in Illinois, where several major |
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| 18 | 18 | | 16 facilities are located, directly supporting over 19,000 jobs |
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| 19 | 19 | | 17 in the State; and |
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| 20 | 20 | | 18 WHEREAS, Caterpillar's unwavering commitment to its core |
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| 21 | 21 | | 19 values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment, and |
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| 22 | 22 | | 20 sustainability has driven the company's operations and |
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| 23 | 23 | | 21 established a strong corporate culture; and |
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| 32 | 32 | | 1 WHEREAS, Caterpillar's code of conduct, titled "Values in |
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| 33 | 33 | | 2 Action", encompasses a range of initiatives designed to uphold |
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| 34 | 34 | | 3 ethical conduct, environmental stewardship, and community |
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| 35 | 35 | | 4 engagement, reflecting the company's dedication to making a |
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| 36 | 36 | | 5 positive impact on society; and |
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| 37 | 37 | | 6 WHEREAS, Caterpillar has demonstrated a profound |
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| 38 | 38 | | 7 commitment to philanthropy, contributing millions of dollars |
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| 39 | 39 | | 8 annually through the Caterpillar Foundation to support various |
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| 40 | 40 | | 9 causes, including disaster relief, education, and economic |
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| 41 | 41 | | 10 development in communities around the world; therefore, be it |
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| 42 | 42 | | 11 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE |
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| 43 | 43 | | 12 HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that |
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| 44 | 44 | | 13 we recognize Caterpillar Inc. on achieving its 100th |
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| 45 | 45 | | 14 anniversary, and we commend the company for its remarkable |
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| 46 | 46 | | 15 achievements, enduring legacy, and continued contributions to |
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| 47 | 47 | | 16 the economy, society, and the global community; and be it |
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| 48 | 48 | | 17 further |
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| 49 | 49 | | 18 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be |
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| 50 | 50 | | 19 presented to Caterpillar as a symbol of our esteem and |
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| 51 | 51 | | 20 respect. |
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