AL SJR21

Commends the Alabama Grocers Association on its 30th anniversary as a professional trade association representing retail grocers, wholesale grocers, manufacturers, brokers, and food distribution industry suppliers.

Alabama Grocers Association has over 350 members operating more than 800 retail outlets throughout Alabama.

Alabama Grocers Education Foundation has awarded over $1.28 million in scholarships to deserving student and employee children.

Food retail industry in Alabama provides over 70,000 jobs with $2.2 billion in annual wages; Buy Alabama's Best program promotes local food companies with $2 billion economic impact.

Grocers contribute over $1.2 billion in state and local taxes with total annual economic impact of over $12 billion on Alabama's economy.