A JOINT RESOLUTION honoring the founder of united parcel service of america, inc., (ups) and recognizing the contributions of the company to the citizens of north carolina on the company's centennial anniversary.
Whereas, James Everett Casey was born on March 29, 1888, in Candelaria, Nevada; and
Whereas, in 1907, James Everett Casey borrowed $100.00 from a friend to found American Messenger Company, which later became United Parcel Service (UPS); and
Whereas, on August 28, 2007, UPS will celebrate its 100th anniversary; and
Whereas, UPS has served North Carolina since January 3, 1966, and today employs over 9,000 employees and operates 56 facilities across the State; and
Whereas, each day, over 220,000 citizens of North Carolina utilize the express delivery and specialized transportation and logistics services that UPS provides; and
Whereas, UPS delivers more than 395,000 packages every day to customers across North Carolina, connecting people, communities, and businesses; and
Whereas, the services UPS provides connect the people of North Carolina to more than 200 countries through its expansive transportation network that truly synchronizes global commerce; and
Whereas, UPS has contributed more than 4.1 million dollars to philanthropic endeavors in the State of North Carolina since 1995, reflecting the company's emphasis on community service and citizenship; and
Whereas, UPS will continue to both provide a substantial economic impact to the people of North Carolina and focus on cultivating deep partnerships with the communities it serves; Now, therefore, 
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
SECTION 1.  The General Assembly honors the memory of James Everett Casey, the founder of UPS, for his contributions and commitment to the company he founded.
SECTION 2.  The General Assembly commemorates UPS's 100th anniversary and recognizes and celebrates both the economic and philanthropic contributions of UPS to the people of North Carolina. 
SECTION 3.  The Secretary of State shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the president of UPS.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.