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SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 263
By Massey
SJR0263
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A RESOLUTION to recognize Bacon & Company, Inc., on the
occasion of its 100
th
anniversary.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should recognize
those historic Tennessee businesses that have a long-standing commitment to providing
exceptional service to their customers; and
WHEREAS, one such estimable entity is Bacon & Company, Inc., which celebrates its
100
th
anniversary this year, a commendable milestone for this notable Tennessee business; and
WHEREAS, located at 206 West Summit Hill Drive in Knoxville, Bacon & Company is a
multifaceted manufacturer and importer serving as a one-stop shop for custom embroidery,
screen printing, promotional products, corporate gifts, team sports, uniforms, and specialty
items; and
WHEREAS, the company's services include creating corporate apparel and uniform
programs, supplying sports team equipment and apparel, and marketing corporate promotional
items; and
WHEREAS, the divisions within Bacon & Company are Promotional Products/Apparel,
Team Sports & Schools, Workwear/Uniforms, Wholesale, and Environmental & Facility
Branding; and
WHEREAS, the divisions of Bacon & Company work together and share best practices
for the benefit of their customers; their combined buying power enables them to demand the
best pricing in the industry; and
WHEREAS, Bacon & Company offers a free, full-service in-house art department, in-
house screen printing and embroidery, custom-designed web stores, a large distribution and
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fulfillment center, major brand-name merchandise, private-label apparel, and over 300 active
vendor relationships; and
WHEREAS, Bacon & Company is currently listed as one of the top 100 licensees in the
sports apparel markets and also in the top 100 distributors in the advertising specialty field; and
WHEREAS, as the company celebrates this historic milestone, Bacon & Company
remains steadfast in its mission to provide quality products and excellent customer service,
which have been the cornerstones of this family-run business; and
WHEREAS, since 1925, Bacon & Company has ably served the citizens of this State,
and it is our privilege to recognize this outstanding business on this special occasion; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUN DRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING, that we congratulate Bacon & Company, Inc., on 100
years of operation, wishing the iconic Tennessee business much continued success in the
future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.