[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 31 (Thursday, February 18, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E142]
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                 SUPERMARKET EMPLOYEE DAY PROCLAMATION

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                            HON. MARK POCAN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 18, 2021

  Mr. POCAN. Madam Speaker, I include in the Record the following 
proclamation. On behalf of the people of Wisconsin I, Mark Pocan, 
United States Representative of Wisconsin, do hereby proclaim February 
22, 2021, as Supermarket Employee Day.
  Whereas, there are nearly six million supermarket employees in the 
United States; and
  Whereas, in Wisconsin there are 148,959 food retail jobs that 
generate $15,630,033,800 in economic activity; and
  Whereas, supermarket employees provide all Americans with access to 
safe, healthy, and affordable food; and
  Whereas, supermarket employees work to enhance the health and well-
being of each customer; and
  Whereas, supermarket employees contribute and volunteer countless 
hours in their communities; and
  Whereas, supermarket employees face unprecedented challenges keeping 
grocery shelves stocked during the COVID-19 Pandemic; and
  Whereas, supermarket employees have and continue to meet and exceed 
these challenges, while displaying courage, compassion, dedication, and 
leadership, as well as exemplifying customer service and community 
outreach; and
  Whereas, the need for supermarket employees is greater than ever 
because of current and growing consumer demands as well as their 
reputation for excellence; now therefore I, Mark Pocan, United States 
Representative of Wisconsin, do hereby proclaim February 22, 2021 as 
Supermarket Employee Day and ask all citizens to join in honoring our 
Supermarket Heroes.

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