Bill Text: IL HR0503 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulates the Schulze & Burch Biscuit Company on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-11-09 - Resolution Adopted [HR0503 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HR0503-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives wish to congratulate the Schulze & Burch
Biscuit Company on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Schulze & Burch's 100-year history is filled with
innovation, historic accomplishments, and wholesome snacks,
all powered by excellent teamwork; and
WHEREAS, In 1923, Paul Schulze created the Paul Schulze
Biscuit Company, and the Burch Biscuit Company was organized
as a subsidiary in 1933; the companies were combined, and the
name was changed to the Schulze & Burch Biscuit Company in
1939; and
WHEREAS, After spending much of World War II doing
contract work for the Army, Schulze & Burch returned their
focus to high quality consumer products and introduced the
Flavor Kist brand of cookies and crackers; and
WHEREAS, In 1964, the very first toaster pastries were
produced by Schulze & Burch under the brand name Toast'em;
these pastries are made with freshly prepared fillings and
include a tender, flaky crust; Schulze & Burch is the largest
supplier of private label toaster pastries in the world; and

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WHEREAS, In 1975, Schulze & Burch made the first ever mass
produced granola bar; the company makes a variety of granola
bar types, including crunchy, chewy, enrobed, and even
cereal-based; and
WHEREAS, Schulze & Burch helped introduce cereal bars to
the market; the cereal bar's portability and convenience make
them a favorite among consumers with a more active lifestyle;
and
WHEREAS, With more than 60 years of experience in contract
manufacturing and more than 50 years of experience in private
label, Schulze & Burch knows how to find the solutions to help
a product succeed; and
WHEREAS, The quality and food safety systems of Schulze &
Burch meet the strictest global standards and are
independently verified; and
WHEREAS, Schulze & Burch's three facilities comprise over
one million square feet and can produce a variety of baked,
formed, and blended products; and
WHEREAS, Schulze & Burch's full service research and
development lab can assist in the development of new products

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from concept to bench top to production; and
WHEREAS, At the one of a kind pilot plant of Schulze &
Burch, a person can test, sample, and begin initial production
on new products; and
WHEREAS, Through long-term partnerships in the food
industry, Schulze & Burch can help strengthen consumer
loyalties, enhance efficiency, and build profitability by
providing superior products and services at competitive
prices; and
WHEREAS, Schulze & Burch believes in conducting business
in a constructive and ethical manner that is mutually
profitable for customers, employees, their suppliers, and the
community; and
WHEREAS, Schulze & Burch's commitment to the values of
quality, credibility, and cost effectiveness and to their
employees are the keys to the company's success; therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we congratulate the Schulze & Burch Biscuit Company on the
occasion of its 100th anniversary; and be it further

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