AS ADOPTED BY SENATE, February 18, 2021

senate resolution no.18

Senators Daley, Bayer, Polehanki and Wojno offered the following resolution:

A resolution to designate February 22, 2021, as Supermarket Employee Day.

Whereas, There are nearly six million supermarket employees in the United States; and

Whereas, In Michigan, there are 140,941 food retail jobs that generate $11.6 billion in economic activity; and

Whereas, Supermarket employees provide Americans with access to safe, healthy, and affordable food; and

Whereas, These employees work to enhance the health and well-being of each customer; and

Whereas, Supermarket employees contribute and volunteer countless hours in their communities; and

Whereas, These very employees face unprecedented challenges keeping grocery shelves stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic; and

Whereas, Supermarket employees continue to both meet and exceed these challenges displaying courage, compassion, dedication, and leadership, while also exemplifying customer service and community outreach; and

Whereas, The need for supermarket employees is greater than ever today because of the current and growing consumer demands along with their reputation for excellence; now therefore be it

Resolved by the Senate, That we designate February 22, 2021, as Supermarket Employee Day and ask that all citizens join in honoring our frontline, supermarket heroes.