A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO CONGRATULATE BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS thirtieth ANNIVERSARY AND TO COMMEND BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC FOR ITS MANY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE spartanburg COMMUNITY AND THE PEOPLE AND THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC as it celebrates this important milestone; and

 

Whereas, BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC began manufacturing completed passenger vehicles in 1994. The company has grown into a global leader in automotive manufacturing, assembling over six million vehicles and earning South Carolina the distinction of being the leading exporter of vehicles in the United States; and

 

Whereas, over the past three decades, BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC has been an economic engine for South Carolina, creating more than eleven thousand jobs at its facility and supporting an extensive network of suppliers. The cumulative impact has drawn billions of dollars in investment and significantly enhanced South Carolina's reputation as a hub for advanced manufacturing; and

 

Whereas, BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC's plant exemplifies innovation and excellence in automotive engineering, producing the cutting-edge BMW-X vehicle models that are celebrated worldwide for their performance, design, and quality; and

 

Whereas, the company's commitment to workforce development is demonstrated through initiatives like the BMW Scholars and Rising Scholars Program, which equips South Carolina students with the skills needed to thrive in high-tech manufacturing careers while earning their degrees; and

 

Whereas, BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC has made sustainability a core priority, incorporating environmentally-friendly practices into its operations and serving as a model for good corporate citizenship; and

 

Whereas, the company has also generously supported South Carolina communities, investing in educational programs, environmental stewardship, and civic initiatives that have enriched the lives of countless residents; and

 

Whereas, the thirtieth anniversary of BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC assembling vehicles at its Spartanburg facility is a milestone worth celebrating, reflecting three decades of excellence, collaboration, and mutual success between the company and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC upon the occasion of its thirtieth anniversary and commend BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC for its many years of dedicated service to the Spartanburg community and the people and the State of South Carolina.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Chairman of the Board of Management, BMW AG, Oliver Zipse.

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