Rep. LaJoy offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 141.

A resolution honoring the centennial of United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS) and recognizing their contributions to the citizens of Michigan.

Whereas, On August 28, 2007, UPS will celebrate its 100th anniversary; and

Whereas, UPS has served Michigan since 1944 and today employs over 8,000 employees and operates 160 facilities across the state; and

Whereas, Each day, more than 57,000 citizens of Michigan utilize the express delivery, specialized transportation, and logistics services that UPS provides; and

Whereas, UPS delivers more than 488,000 packages every day to customers across Michigan, connecting people, communities, and businesses; and

Whereas, One hundred seventy-six UPS drivers in Michigan have driven 25 or more years without an avoidable vehicle accident; and

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

Whereas, Since 1995, UPS has contributed more than $3.8 million to philanthropic endeavors in the state of Michigan reflecting the company’s emphasis on community service and citizenship; and

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

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body honor the centennial of United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS); and be it further

Resolved, That we recognize and celebrate the contributions, both economically and philanthropically, of UPS to the people of the state of Michigan.