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SR 273

A RESOLUTION honoring G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. in celebration of its 100th anniversary.

2025 Regular Session

Honors G&J Pepsi‑Cola Bottlers, Inc. for its 100th anniversary and notes its growth, 1,900 employees, 5.1 million customers, and regional economic impact in Kentucky and Ohio.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 273

Summary — SR 273: Resolution honoring G&J Pepsi‑Cola Bottlers, Inc. on its 100th anniversary

Status: Adopted (by voice vote). Final adoption actions recorded March–June 2025 (see Procedural Notes).
Type: Senate resolution (ceremonial/commendation).
Primary textual sponsor (in final text): Senator Reginald Thomas. (Document contains some conflicting sponsorship metadata — see Notes.)

Purpose / Intent

SR 273 is a ceremonial resolution that recognizes and commends G&J Pepsi‑Cola Bottlers, Inc. on its 100th anniversary (celebrated May 25, 2025). The resolution celebrates the company’s local economic contributions, business history, and community importance within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Key provisions

  • Recites the company’s history: purchase of the Grand Pop Bottling Company in 1925 by Nell and Walter Gross and Esther and Isaac Jarson; acceptance of a Pepsi franchise about 10 years later.
  • Describes company growth and footprint: distribution and production centers in multiple cities in Kentucky and Ohio (including Athens, Chillicothe, Columbus, Hamilton, Portsmouth, Ripley, Wilmington, Zanesville, Campton, Lexington, Maysville, Winchester).
  • Notes company status and scale: described as the nation’s largest wholly owned independent Pepsi bottler (growth through combining seven franchises); third‑ and fourth‑generation family members remain involved.
  • Provides employment and market metrics: approximately 1,900 employees and a customer base of over 5.1 million; primary retail customers named (Kroger, Wal‑Mart, Dollar General, Speedway, Meijer).
  • Formal actions requested: the Senate joins in commending the company and directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Senator Reginald Thomas.

Who is affected

  • Directly: G&J Pepsi‑Cola Bottlers, Inc., its employees, customers and the local communities in Kentucky and Ohio where it operates.
  • Indirectly: retailers and local economies benefiting from the company’s operations.
  • No regulatory, budgetary, or statutory changes are made — this is an honorary recognition only.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • The resolution text identifies the company’s 100th anniversary date as May 25, 2025.
  • Legislative action entries in the provided file show readings, adoption, and enrollment actions between March and June 2025; the resolution was adopted by voice vote.
  • The official text is an “unofficial copy” and references Senator Reginald Thomas as the member requesting the commendation.

Document caveat

The provided file appears to include unrelated resolution texts (e.g., a Georgia “Mableton Day” recognition and an Illinois “FSGS Awareness Day”) and some inconsistent sponsorship metadata. The substantive content summarized above reflects the Kentucky Senate resolution honoring G&J Pepsi‑Cola Bottlers, Inc.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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