SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 205
WHEREAS, Supermarket employees fulfill an essential role
in our communities by making sure that fresh, healthy food and
other necessities are available to the public, including during
natural disasters and other emergencies; and
WHEREAS, In Texas, more than 360,000 people are employed in
the food retail sector, which generates over $70 billion in
economic activity each year; due to their role in helping
families put food on the table, supermarkets are cornerstones of
their communities, and their workers represent a vital link in
the supply chain of food and consumer goods; and
WHEREAS, The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented
challenges for supermarket employees, who have struggled to keep
grocery shelves stocked while facing the elevated risk of being
on the front lines during this public health emergency; many of
these men and women have gone above and beyond during this
difficult time by not only meeting customers' needs but also by
collectively contributing countless hours of volunteer service
to their communities; and
WHEREAS, The demand for supermarket employees is greater
than ever, and those individuals on whom Texans are relying to
perform this essential service are truly deserving of our praise,
recognition, and support; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 22, 2023, as Supermarket
Employee Day and call on all Texans to join in honoring the
hardworking and dedicated supermarket employees of our state.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 22, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate