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This resolution congratulates The Suter Company on its 100th anniversary, recognizing its significant contributions and evolution over nearly a century. Founded in 1925 by Charles Suter after his World War I service, the company began as a small egg and chicken distribution business in Illinois and transformed through three generations of family leadership. The resolution highlights the company's resilience through the Great Depression and World War II, its adaptation to changing agricultural regulations, and its innovative expansion into food service products like canned chicken, entrée salads, and lunch kits. Of particular note is the company's commitment to core values of hard work, integrity, and community engagement, exemplified by its recent creation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 2020 and its 100th Anniversary Community Enrichment Grant Program, which will distribute $100,000 to local organizations. The Illinois House of Representatives commends The Suter Company for its positive impact on the company's health, the local community, the country, and the world, presenting this resolution as a testament to its enduring success and contributions.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=408&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104