MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2000 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Hamilton

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE VF WORKWEAR/RED KAP INDUSTRIES PLANT IN MATHISTON, MISSISSIPPI, UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.

WHEREAS, Red Kap Industries, Incorporated, manufactures industrial work clothing and has been in the apparel business since 1923; and

WHEREAS, the VF Workwear/Red Kap Industries plant in Mathiston, Mississippi, has been in operation for 20 years and is presently celebrating its anniversary of hard work, dedication and excellence in the apparel business; and

WHEREAS, Jerry Riggan is plant manager at the Mathiston plant which employs 600 dedicated citizens; and

WHEREAS, in addition to its sizeable contribution to the economic development and business base of Mathiston and north central Mississippi, VF Workwear/Red Kap Industries is highly involved in local civic activities and makes annual donations to charitable organizations; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we join with VF Workwear/Red Kap Industries in Mathiston, Mississippi, in celebrating 20 years of productive service to its community and to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the VF Workwear/Red Kap Industries Plant in Mathiston, Mississippi, upon the occasion of its 20th anniversary celebration, and wish it continued success in its business and civic endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to Jerry Riggan, Plant Manager, and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.