Senators Thomas, Jacobs, Prusi, Hunter, Clarke, Clark-Coleman, Scott and Brater offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 71.
A resolution applauding AT&T Michigan for its recognition of being named one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity by Black Enterprise magazine.
Whereas, The 40 Best Companies for Diversity were determined by analyzing responses from a survey administered to major corporations, which consisted of a comprehensive outreach effort to the CEOs and diversity executives of the top 1,000 publicly-traded companies; and
Whereas, AT&T's workforce is 44 percent female and 39 percent persons of color. In 2008, AT&T spent over $6 billion with diverse suppliers, which represents 12 percent of AT&T’s total procurement with minority, women, and disabled veterans business enterprises; and
Whereas, In fostering diversity and inclusion, AT&T has created a better business environment, which has made the company an employer of choice, a preferred business partner, and an important contributor to the community; and
Whereas, AT&T Michigan continues to distinguish itself as a leader in Michigan through its tireless commitment to invest in our citizens and our communities and to create good-paying jobs of the 21st century in our state; and
Whereas, AT&T Michigan’s sustained commitment includes its many contributions to the African-American community’s economic growth, social advancement, access to opportunity, and overall well-being; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby applaud AT&T Michigan for its recognition of being named one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity by Black Enterprise magazine; and be it further
Resolved, That AT&T Michigan’s commitment to invest in our citizens, our economic growth, and our future reflects an ethic of business and civic excellence that will contribute greatly to Michigan’s success; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to AT&T Michigan and the Office of the Governor.