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LA HR56

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vanessa Caston Lafleur

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Louisiana House of Representatives commends Coca-Cola UNITED and designates April 22, 2025 as "Coca-Cola Day at the Legislature"

  • Company founded in 1906 in Baton Rouge by Thomas Daigre and has operated in Louisiana for over 130 years as a privately owned bottler

  • Operates seven Louisiana facilities (five sales/distribution centers, two production plants), employing over 2,400 people and contributing an estimated $937 million in annual economic impact plus $38 million in local supplier purchases

  • Invested over $150 million in capital improvements in Louisiana over the past five years and provides approximately $6.5 million annually to community programs

  • Participated in 2006 initiative through American Beverage Association to reduce beverage calories in schools by 94% and remove full-calorie beverages from K-12 schools

Legislative Description

Commends Coca-Cola UNITED on its outstanding legacy, economic impact, and enduring commitment to the people and communities of Louisiana

COMMENDATIONS

Last Action

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

4/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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