84R27141 WG-D
By: Vo H.R. No. 2455
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Owners/operators of McDonald's restaurants
throughout Texas are gathering at the State Capitol on May 7, 2015,
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 1,105 McDonald's restaurants
operate in the state, employing 66,792 Texans; and
WHEREAS, McDonald's restaurants return to their communities
much of the revenue they generate; in 2013, the McDonald's system in
Texas purchased 160 million pounds of beef, 4.9 million pounds of
cheese, 109 million pounds of flour, 6.6 million gallons of milk,
and 13 million pounds of onions; and
WHEREAS, Owners/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 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 7, 2015, as Salad Day and commend
all Texas McDonald's owners/operators for their role in furthering
the economic vitality of the Lone Star State.