82R17258 JGH-D
By: Sheffield H.R. No. 980
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Owner/operators of McDonald's restaurants
throughout Texas are gathering at the State Capitol on March 23,
2011, to celebrate Salad Day; and
WHEREAS, These independent businessmen and businesswomen
will serve salads to the public while providing information about
the positive contributions of the McDonald's system to the state's
economy; and
WHEREAS, Each Texas McDonald's represents a major economic
presence in its community; a total of 1,145 McDonald's restaurants
operate in the state, employing nearly 55,900 Texans; and
WHEREAS, McDonald's restaurants return to their communities
much of the revenue they generate; in 2010, the McDonald's system
spent more than $1.2 billion in Texas, with more than 45 cents of
every dollar earned going back to local economies; and
WHEREAS, Owner/operators of Texas McDonald's contribute
significantly to the betterment of our state, creating jobs and
economic opportunity; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 23, 2011, as Salad Day and
commend all Texas McDonald's owner/operators for their role in
furthering the economic vitality of the Lone Star State.