Senators Jansen and Hardiman offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 55.

            A resolution honoring the 50th Anniversary of Amway Corporation.

            Whereas, Fifty years ago, two good friends, Jay Van Andel and Richard DeVos, shared a dream for a better life for their families and a strong faith in God and founded Amway Corporation in the basements of their neighboring homes in the village of Ada, Michigan; and

            Whereas, The company grew to a currently thriving global business, with more than 13,000 employees, 3 million distributors, operations in over 80 countries and territories worldwide, and record annual sales of more than $8.2 billion; and

            Whereas, Amway Corporation is now one of the largest private companies in the United States and one of the largest retailers in the world; and

            Whereas, Amway sells many great products, including home care products, personal care products, jewelry, electronics, Nutrilite dietary supplements, water purifiers, air purifiers, insurance, and cosmetics; and

            Whereas, Amway Corporation also supports the local community surrounding each of its operations by providing jobs to more than 4,000 West Michiganians and greatly enhancing the economy; and

            Whereas, A company known for efficiency and quality products, Amway Corporation has earned an excellent reputation in the business community, as well as a reputation for taking great pride in their principles, people, and products to play a positive role in so many people’s lives around the world; and

            Whereas, Amway has maintained its commitment to business excellence, manufacturing superiority, environmental concerns, safety and health, and caring for people and their communities; and

            Whereas, Amway celebrates 50 years of creating change through leadership, innovation, caring, and vision; and

            Whereas, The fundamental principles of Amway are freedom, family, hope, and reward which hold true today as they did in the very beginning; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby honor Amway Corporation on its 50th Anniversary; and be it further

            Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to Amway Corporation as a token of our esteem.