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HR0789
LRB104 21368 MST 36288 r
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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, Banner Wholesale Grocers is celebrating its
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historic 100th anniversary in 2026, marking a century of
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continuous operation as a premier wholesale distributor and a
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pillar of the Chicago business community; and

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WHEREAS, Founded in 1926 by Ben Friedman as a modest
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dried-goods shop, Banner Wholesale Grocers has successfully
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navigated a century of change through four generations of
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family leadership, demonstrating remarkable resilience and
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adaptability; and

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WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Albert Friedman and
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Irving Saltzman in 1950, the company built a stronger
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wholesale foundation, and in 1968, Richard Saltzman guided a
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visionary transition toward the Hispanic food market,
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establishing Banner Wholesale Grocers as a trusted distributor
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for multicultural retailers; and

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WHEREAS, Today, under the fourth-generation leadership of
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Ryan Saltzman, the company has modernized its operations to
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manage over 6,000 stockkeeping units (SKUs), supporting
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independent neighborhood grocers and small businesses
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throughout Chicago and across the midwest; and

HR0789
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LRB104 21368 MST 36288 r
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WHEREAS, Banner Wholesale Grocers has remained committed
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to the principles of quality, affordability, and exceptional
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service, playing a vital role in the cultural and economic
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vitality of the communities it serves; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
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HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
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we declare June 13, 2026 as Banner Wholesale Day in the State
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of Illinois in recognition of the company's deep roots and
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lasting impact on the City of Chicago and the State's grocery
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industry; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That we congratulate the Saltzman family and the
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entire team at Banner Wholesale Grocers on the occasion of its
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100th Anniversary and commend them for their century of
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service to the people of Illinois; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to the leadership of Banner Wholesale Grocers as a
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symbol of our respect and esteem for their historic milestone.

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