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This resolution congratulates Dulcelandia, a family-owned Mexican candy and confectionery business founded in Chicago in 1995 by Eduardo and Evelia Rodriguez, on its 30th anniversary. The resolution highlights the company's significant growth from its immigrant entrepreneurial origins to becoming a multi-location business with five Chicago-area stores, a wholesale distribution network, and a reputation for offering over 1,000 Mexican and American confectionery products. Dulcelandia, which means "Candyland" in Spanish, is celebrated for its immersive retail spaces featuring cultural murals, extensive piñata selection, and unique product offerings like tropical-flavored and spicy candies. The resolution recognizes the business's community impact, noting its status as a local employer and cultural bridge, and its numerous media features in local and national outlets. The Illinois Senate formally congratulates Dulcelandia on its milestone anniversary and wishes the business continued success, ultimately resolving to present the company with a copy of the resolution as a gesture of respect and recognition.

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