HR1090 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate River City Roasters of Wheaton on winning the 2016 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Dream Big Blue Ribbon Small Business Award; and

WHEREAS, This is the second consecutive year that River City Roasters has won a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Dream Big Blue Ribbon Small Business Award; and

WHEREAS, The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, partnered with Sam's Club, picks the winners from applicants from across the country; applicants are judged in four key categories: strategic planning, employee development, customer service, and community involvement; and

WHEREAS, River City Roasters started in India in 2008; it is still driven by the passion to provide an experience that highlights the entire process that goes into preparing a cup of coffee, starting with the coffee cherry that is handpicked by the farmer, down to the barista who hand brews the coffee by the cup; and

WHEREAS, River City Roasters is in contention for the 2016 Community Excellence Award, which is part of the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year awards program; the Community Excellence Award recognizes a business that has found success in the eyes of its community, generously giving of its time, resources, and expertise; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate River City Roasters on winning the 2016 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Dream Big Blue Ribbon Small Business Award; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to River City Roasters as an expression of our esteem and respect.