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