SR234: SR234 Park Place Operations Inc.; honor

25 LC 129 0178 Senate Resolution 234 By: Senators Esteves of the 35th, Halpern of the 39th, Harrell of the 40th, Kemp of the 38th, Parent of the 44th and others A RESOLUTION Honoring Park Place Operations Inc. upon its 50th anniversary; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Park Place Operations Inc., originally known as Parking Company of America,2 has been a foundational part of the Atlanta community since its founding and incorporation3 on July 22, 1974, providing invaluable parking and mobility ser vices to the residents and4 businesses of Atlanta, Georgia; and5 WHEREAS, established and continuously led by the Chavez Family, Park Place Operations6 Inc. has earned a reputation for its exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and7 commitment to the success of its clients and the broader community; and8 WHEREAS, over the past five decades, Park Place Operations Inc. has created thousands of9 jobs with more than 1,000 employees across the country, establi shing itself as a vital10 contributor to Georgia's workforce and economic prosperity; and11 WHEREAS, Park Place Operations Inc. owns, manages, and operates parking assets in 1512 states nationwide and expands into new markets year over year, leading the way in13 leveraging and innovating parking technology solutions, enhancing clients' and customers'14 S. R. 234 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0178 experience through touchless and seamless parking alternatives, and maximizing clients'15 revenue streams and profit; and16 WHEREAS, between 1980 and 2009, Park Place Operations Inc. played a pivotal role in the17 operations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, managing 30,000 parking18 spaces and handling up to 7 million transactions annually; at its peak, Park Place Operations19 Inc. employed 550 team members at the airport alone, providing significant employment20 opportunities for Georgia residents; and21 WHEREAS, Park Place Operations Inc. has long been a partner in workforce development,22 offering a platform for recent college graduates to gain valuab le managerial and business23 skills, which help shape their professional success in various industries; and24 WHEREAS, in addition to its business success, Park Place Operat ions Inc. has shown25 unwavering dedication to community service, supporting a variety of local organizations with26 initiatives that focus on scholarships, job readiness, and empo werment for women,27 entrepreneurs, and youth; and28 WHEREAS, the company's charitable efforts include partnerships with organizations such29 as the Atlanta Women Foundation, The Latin American Association , Mexican Center of30 Atlanta, Families First, CREW Atlanta, and the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.31 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body32 celebrate the 50th anniversary of Park Place Operations Inc. an d honor its remarkable33 contributions to the City of Atlanta, the State of Georgia, and the countless individuals and34 communities it has positively impacted throughout its storied history.35 S. R. 234 - 2 - 25 LC 129 0178 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed36 to make an appropriate copy of t his resolution avai lable for di stribution to Park Place37 Operations Inc.38 S. R. 234 - 3 -