SLS 26RS-1690 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
58 BY SENATORS JACKSON-ANDREWS, CATHEY AND MORRIS SPECIALA DAY/WEEK/MONTH.RESOLUTION To recognize Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Coca-Cola Dayat the Louisiana State Capitol and to commend Coca-Cola UNITED for its outstanding legacy, economic impact, and enduring commitment to the residents and communities of Louisiana.
Recognizes Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Coca-Cola Day at the Louisiana State Capitol.
A RESOLUTION To recognize Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Coca-Cola Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and to commend Coca-Cola UNITED for its outstanding legacy, economic impact, and enduring commitment to the residents and communities of Louisiana.
and WHEREAS,formorethanonehundredtwenty-fouryears,Coca-ColaUNITED,now aavital, vital, privatelyowned Coca-Cola bottler, hasproudlyoperatedinhas proudlyoperatedin Louisiana, continuously expanding its offerings to a diverse portfolio of more than seven hundred fifty beverage options alongalongwith with a growinggrowingemphasis emphasis on low-calorie and sugar-freechoices, reflectingits commitment to evolving consumer needs and health-conscious lifestyles;
and WHEREAS,asalocallyownedandoperatedemployer,Coca-ColaUNITEDsustains PagethousandsofLouisianajobsandcontinuestobeapreferredbeverageproviderforconsumers 1across ofthe 3state, SLScontributing 26RS-1690an ORIGINALestimated SRnine NO.hundred thirty-seven million dollars in economicimpactannually, plus anadditionalthirty-eight million dollarsthroughpurchases fromlocalsuppliers,supporting over fourteenthousand seven hundredthirtyjobs in related industries;
58 thousandsofLouisianajobsandcontinuestobeapreferredbeverageproviderforconsumers across the state, contributing an estimated nine hundred thirty-seven million dollars in economicimpact annually, plus anadditionalthirty-eight million dollarsthroughpurchases from local suppliers, supportingoverfourteenthousandsevenhundredthirtyjobs in related industries;
and WHEREAS,Page Coca-Cola1 UNITED is deeply committed to community well-being, investing in and supporting various programs, including the state waterway litter gitter devices, Keep Louisiana Beautiful's "Love the Boot" initiative, and Recycle World in partnership with Recycle Dat and the Osprey Initiative, whose contributions have resulted in the collection of more2 thanSR oneNO. hundred thirty thousand pounds of Mardi Gras parade recyclables over the past two years and more than two hundred thirtytons of plastic bottles and aluminum cans annually;
58 ENROLLED WHEREAS, Coca-Cola UNITED is deeply committed to community well-being, investing in and supporting various programs, including the state waterway litter gitter devices, Keep Louisiana Beautiful's "Love the Boot" initiative, and Recycle World in partnership with Recycle Dat and the Osprey Initiative, whose contributions have resulted in the collection of more than one hundred thirty thousand pounds of Mardi Gras parade recyclables over the past two years and more than two hundred thirtytons of plastic bottles and aluminum cans annually;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby designate Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Coca-Cola Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and does hereby commend Coca-Cola UNITED for its lasting legacy, significant economiccontributions,steadfastcommunityengagementandimpactfuleffortstoeconomiccontributions, steadfastcommunityengagementandimpactfuleffortsto promote Pagehealthier 2lifestyles ofand 3address SLSchildhood 26RS-1690obesity ORIGINALacross SRLouisiana NO.and beyond.
58 healthier lifestyles and address childhood obesity across Louisiana and beyond.
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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 58 Original 2026 Regular Session Jackson-Andrews Recognizes Tuesday, April 7, 2026, as Coca-Cola Day at the Louisiana State Capitol and commends Coca-Cola UNITED for its outstanding legacy, economic impact, and enduring commitment to the residents and communities of Louisiana.
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