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IL HR1316
Resolution
Status
6/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
Keith Wheeler
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AI Summary
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Designates June 14, 2016 as "Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Company Day" in Illinois to recognize the company's economic and civic contributions.
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Acknowledges the Wrigley Company's 125-year presence in Illinois and Chicago as an economic and cultural staple.
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Notes the Yorkville facility's expansion in 2016 to add Skittles production, creating 75 new jobs while maintaining employment for 400 existing associates.
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Recognizes Mars, Incorporated's commitment to community philanthropy through Relay for Life, highway clean-up programs, and other charitable efforts by Yorkville-based employees.
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Highlights Skittles' achievement as the number one non-chocolate confection in the United States as of 2015.
Legislative Description
WM. WRIGLEY, JR. COMPANY DAY
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee
6/29/2016