SR-61, As Adopted by Senate, June 11, 2009

            Senator Richardville offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 61.

            A resolution honoring McDonald's Corporation and the Michigan McDonald's owner/operators on the occasion of their Legislative Day at the State Capitol.

            Whereas, There are 533 McDonald's restaurants operating in Michigan, 77 percent of which are independently owned and operated and which employ over 32,000 Michigan citizens; and

            Whereas, Michigan McDonald's restaurants annually purchase over $443 million worth of agricultural products and food supplies from Michigan suppliers, including 69 million dozen eggs, 78 million pounds of corn, 20 million pounds of apples, 37 million pounds of pickles, 17 million pounds of beef, 7 million gallons of milk, and 4.5 million pounds of blueberries; and

            Whereas, Owner/operators of Michigan McDonald's give generously of their time and dollars to support Ronald McDonald House Charities programs, including Ronald McDonald Houses in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing; and

            Whereas, McDonald's owner/operators are recognized for their support of their customers and the communities in which they do business. They provide opportunities, nurture talent, develop leaders, and reward achievement through their approach of well-trained individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, working together in an environment that fosters respect and drives high levels of continuing success; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby recognize McDonald's Corporation, along with their 112 Michigan owner/operators, on their Legislative Day at the Capitol; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to McDonald's Corporation headquarters with our highest esteem.