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2021 - 2022 LEGISLATURE
January 21, 2022 - Introduced by Senators Cowles,
Ballweg, Wimberger, Pfaff
and Darling, cosponsored by Representatives Dittrich, Magnafici, Vruwink,
Penterman, Mursau, Armstrong, Milroy, Duchow, Gundrum, Subeck,
Moore Omokunde, Spreitzer, Doyle, Petryk, Brandtjen, Shankland, Drake
and Behnke. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
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1Relating to: declaring February 22, 2022, as Supermarket Employee Day to
2celebrate the hardworking individuals in the retail food industry in Wisconsin
3and across the nation.
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Whereas, there are nearly six million supermarket employees in the United
5States; and
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Whereas, in Wisconsin there are 94,000 food retail jobs that generate $6.3
7billion in economic activity; and
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Whereas, supermarket employees provide all Americans with access to safe,
9healthy, and affordable food; and
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Whereas, supermarket employees work to enhance the health and well-being
11of each customer; and
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Whereas, supermarket employees contribute and volunteer countless hours in
13their communities; and
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Whereas, supermarket employees face unprecedented challenges keeping
15grocery shelves stocked during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
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1Whereas, supermarket employees continue to meet and exceed these
2challenges, while displaying courage, compassion, dedication, and leadership, as
3well as exemplifying customer service and community outreach; and
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Whereas, the need for supermarket employees is greater than ever because of
5current and growing consumer demand as well as their reputation for excellence;
6now, therefore, be it
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7Resolved by the
senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin
8State Legislature declares February 22, 2022, Supermarket Employee Day to
9celebrate the hardworking individuals in the retail food industry in Wisconsin and
10across the nation.
