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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 853 Commemorating the centennial of United Parcel Service of America, Inc., and recognizing its many contributions and outstanding service to the citizens of the Commonwealth.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 9, 2007 Agreed to by the Senate, February 15, 2007

 

WHEREAS, on August 28, 2007, United Parcel Service of America, Inc., will celebrate its 100th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, United Parcel Service of America, Inc., (UPS) has served the Commonwealth since 1964, and today employs over 6,200 employees and operates 19 facilities across Virginia; and

WHEREAS, each day, 86,000 citizens of Virginia utilize the express delivery and specialized transportation and logistics services that UPS provides; and

WHEREAS, UPS delivers more than 550,000 packages to customers across Virginia each day, connecting people, communities, and businesses; and

WHEREAS, the services UPS provides connects the people of Virginia to more than 200 countries through its expansive transportation network that truly synchronizes global commerce; and

WHEREAS, UPS has contributed more than $13.8 million to philanthropic endeavors in the Commonwealth since 1995, reflecting the company’s emphasis on community service and citizenship; and

WHEREAS, UPS will continue to provide a substantial economic impact to the people of Virginia and focus on cultivating deep partnerships with the communities it serves; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly commend and congratulate United Parcel Service of America, Inc., for its many achievements and outstanding service on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to United Parcel Service of America, Inc., as an expression of the General Assembly’s gratitude for its commitment to the citizens of the Commonwealth and best wishes for continued success in the future.