SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 51
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 State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 6, 2025, as National
Vending Day.
King
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 6, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate