SJR17 Summary

• Recognizes February 22, 2021, as Supermarket Employees Day in Alabama to honor and commend supermarket workers for their service to communities

• Alabama has approximately 70,000 food retail jobs generating over $2.2 billion in annual wages, with grocers paying over $1.2 billion in state taxes and contributing more than $12 billion to the state's economy

• Acknowledges supermarket employees' efforts in providing safe, healthy, and affordable food access while facing unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and maintaining excellence in customer service

• Requests all Alabama residents join the Legislature in honoring supermarket employees as "Supermarket Heroes" and extending them the state's highest tribute and admiration

• Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 9, 2021, and the House of Representatives on February 11, 2021