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| 1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| 2 | | WHEREAS, World Nutella Day, celebrated annually on |
| 3 | | February 5, brings people together from across the globe to |
| 4 | | honor their love of Nutella, the iconic hazelnut spread |
| 5 | | enjoyed by millions; and
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| 6 | | WHEREAS, Ferrero, the company behind Nutella, is a global |
| 7 | | confectionery leader with deep roots in Illinois, including |
| 8 | | $289 million in investments in new facilities and new jobs in |
| 9 | | the City of Bloomington, further solidifying the company's |
| 10 | | commitment to Illinois' economic development; and
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| 11 | | WHEREAS, Ferrero has demonstrated a strong commitment to |
| 12 | | Illinois with its continued investment in the State, employing |
| 13 | | over 1,700 individuals at facilities that drive local |
| 14 | | economies and provide quality jobs; and
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| 15 | | WHEREAS, Ferrero's presence in Illinois includes the |
| 16 | | Nutella Café in Chicago, the only café in the world dedicated |
| 17 | | entirely to Nutella, which has become a unique attraction and |
| 18 | | celebration of this iconic product; and
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| 19 | | WHEREAS, Ferrero also owns Fannie May, a cherished |
| 20 | | 100-year-old chocolate company with retail stores across |
| 21 | | Illinois and the region, which was Ferrero's first acquisition |
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| 1 | | in the United States in 2015, underscoring the company's |
| 2 | | confidence in Illinois as a key market and manufacturing hub; |
| 3 | | and
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| 4 | | WHEREAS, In 2023, Ferrero opened an Innovation Center and |
| 5 | | R&D Lab in Chicago's historic Marshall Field and Company |
| 6 | | Building, further showcasing the company's dedication to |
| 7 | | innovation and Illinois' role as a hub for cutting-edge |
| 8 | | advancements in the confectionery industry; and
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| 9 | | WHEREAS, Ferrero's additional Illinois facilities include |
| 10 | | a manufacturing plant in Franklin Park, where the company |
| 11 | | produces Butterfinger and Baby Ruth products, and a Chicago |
| 12 | | plant on 110th Street dedicated to manufacturing Keebler |
| 13 | | products; and
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| 14 | | WHEREAS, Nutella has become a beloved treat for Illinois |
| 15 | | residents of all ages, symbolizing joy, creativity, and shared |
| 16 | | moments; and
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| 17 | | WHEREAS, Ferrero continues to build on its legacy in |
| 18 | | Illinois through innovation, sustainability, and community |
| 19 | | engagement, enhancing Illinois' reputation as a leader in |
| 20 | | advanced manufacturing and economic development; and
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| 21 | | WHEREAS, World Nutella Day provides an opportunity to |
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| 1 | | celebrate Ferrero's contributions to the State of Illinois and |
| 2 | | recognize the delight Nutella brings to households across the |
| 3 | | State; therefore, be it
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| 4 | | RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE |
| 5 | | HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that |
| 6 | | we declare February 5, 2025 as Nutella Day in the State of |
| 7 | | Illinois to honor Ferrero's significant investments in our |
| 8 | | State, the many employees who contribute to its success, and |
| 9 | | the joy that Nutella spreads throughout our communities; and |
| 10 | | be it further
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| 11 | | RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be |
| 12 | | presented to Ferrero as an expression of our esteem and |
| 13 | | respect. |
