86R33327 JGH-D
By: Vo H.R. No. 1613
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Businesses that employ Texans and contribute to the
state's economy are important components of a prosperous future,
and the long history of McDonald's restaurants in Texas is being
celebrated with Salad Day at the State Capitol on May 14, 2019; and
WHEREAS, On this day, Texas McDonald's owners/operators will
serve salads to the public while providing information about the
McDonald's system's positive impact on the state's economy; and
WHEREAS, A major economic presence in each of their
communities, the 1,191 McDonald's restaurants in Texas employ more
than 91,707 Texans, and McDonald's owners/operators contribute
significantly to the state by returning much of the revenues they
generate to local economies; in 2017 alone, the McDonald's system
spent nearly $827 million in Texas; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Ronald McDonald House Charities
served 184,497 children and families at Texas chapters in 2017, and
through its Archways to Opportunity program, McDonald's has
invested $2.6 million in tuition assistance for 1,439 employees
seeking higher education; and
WHEREAS, The 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 86th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 14, 2019, as Salad Day at the State
Capitol and commend all Texas McDonald's owners/operators for their
role in furthering the economic vitality of the Lone Star State.