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| 1 | HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION | ||||||
| 2 | WHEREAS, The United States of America will commemorate its | ||||||
| 3 | 250th anniversary with America250, a national celebration | ||||||
| 4 | honoring the founding of our nation and the enduring legacy of | ||||||
| 5 | freedom and democracy; and | ||||||
| 6 | WHEREAS, The Coca-Cola Company, founded in the late 19th | ||||||
| 7 | century, has grown to become an iconic American brand, | ||||||
| 8 | symbolizing innovation, unity, and the spirit of our country; | ||||||
| 9 | and | ||||||
| 10 | WHEREAS, The Coca-Cola System has demonstrated unwavering | ||||||
| 11 | support for America250, helping to promote national pride and | ||||||
| 12 | the shared values that unite citizens across Illinois and the | ||||||
| 13 | nation; and | ||||||
| 14 | WHEREAS, Coca-Cola beverages have played a significant | ||||||
| 15 | role in American culture, society, and industry, and the | ||||||
| 16 | Coca-Cola System enriches our communities through economic | ||||||
| 17 | investment, philanthropy, and a commitment to service; and | ||||||
| 18 | WHEREAS, The Illinois Coca-Cola bottlers, including | ||||||
| 19 | Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Heartland | ||||||
| 20 | Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, have | ||||||
| 21 | contributed to local communities throughout Illinois, | ||||||
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| 1 | including job creation, support for local initiatives, and | ||||||
| 2 | engagement in historic celebrations that foster a sense of | ||||||
| 3 | belonging and purpose; and | ||||||
| 4 | WHEREAS, Illinois' legacy with Coca-Cola dates back to the | ||||||
| 5 | early 1900s when the first bottling operations began, making | ||||||
| 6 | the State of Illinois an important hub in the growth of | ||||||
| 7 | Coca-Cola's nationwide distribution network, which includes $4 | ||||||
| 8 | billion in economic activity and over 40,000 jobs supported in | ||||||
| 9 | the State of Illinois; and | ||||||
| 10 | WHEREAS, The enduring presence of Coca-Cola in American | ||||||
| 11 | life reflects a tradition of excellence and an ongoing | ||||||
| 12 | dedication to the well-being of its citizens; therefore, be it | ||||||
| 13 | RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE | ||||||
| 14 | HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, THE | ||||||
| 15 | SENATE CONCURRING HEREIN, that we recognize The Coca-Cola | ||||||
| 16 | Company and the Illinois Coca-Cola bottlers for their generous | ||||||
| 17 | support of America250 and their historic and positive impact | ||||||
| 18 | on Illinois and the United States, and we extend our gratitude | ||||||
| 19 | for their continued commitment to building a brighter future | ||||||
| 20 | for all Americans; and be it further | ||||||
| 21 | RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be | ||||||
| 22 | presented to The Coca-Cola Company and the Coca-Cola bottlers | ||||||
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| 1 | in Illinois as a token of our esteem and appreciation. | ||||||