Bill Text: GA SR825 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Greater Atlanta McDonald's Operators Association; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2012-02-09 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR825 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR825-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 825
By:
Senators Jones of the 10th, Harbison of the 15th, Davenport of the 44th, James
of the 35th, Sims of the 12th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
the Greater Atlanta McDonald's Operators Association; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the Greater Atlanta McDonald's Operators Association is composed of 50 owners,
operators, and operations managers representing 277 restaurants;
and
WHEREAS,
McDonald's spends money for employee wages and benefits and purchases a wide
array of goods and services needed for operations which sends a substantial
portion of the revenues it generates back into the community; and
WHEREAS,
the contributions to the local economy equal nearly $485.3 million each year,
including $246.1 million on wages for operating staff and restaurant managers
and nearly $98.6 million on benefits; and
WHEREAS,
in 2010, the 420 McDonald's in Georgia created nearly 53,240 additional jobs,
employed 20,480 people in management, support, and operations staff positions,
and spent more than $1.4 billion; and
WHEREAS,
the taxes paid by McDonald's Georgia restaurants are substantial and impact
state budgets for children and youth services, public safety, environmental
protection, agriculture, and other priorities; and
WHEREAS,
this remarkable corporation has established a glowing reputation throughout
Georgia by demonstrating its beneficial impact on the economy and providing
opportunities to the community; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
amazing company be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
the contributions of the Greater Atlanta McDonald's Operators Association to the
economy and community.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Greater Atlanta
McDonald's Operators Association.
