89R11588 JRI-D
By: King S.R. No. 51
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, National Vending Day is taking place on March 6,
2025; and
WHEREAS, The observance was established by the National
Automatic Merchandising Association to recognize the many
contributions of the vending and convenience services industry; in
Texas, the industry generates more than $2.3 billion in the state's
economy, $691.7 million in wages, and nearly $200 million in tax
revenue; and
WHEREAS, The vending industry encompasses a wide variety of
unattended retail services, including traditional vending machines
and micro markets, office coffee and pantry services,
manufacturing, and small-drop distribution; in addition, the
industry uses innovative technologies to deliver food, beverages,
and other items to consumers; and
WHEREAS, To promote public health, the vending and
convenience services industry has committed to increasing the
percentage of healthy food and beverages in vending machines
nationwide; the industry has also worked to offer options to food
deserts and underserved communities through its supply chain,
commissary, and "last-foot" distribution services; during the
COVID-19 pandemic, the industry provided essential services to
support first responders and other critical businesses; and
WHEREAS, The vending and convenience services industry has
contributed significantly to the prosperity of the Lone Star State,
and all those involved in this important sector are indeed
deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby recognize March 6, 2025, as National Vending Day.