PRINTER'S NO. 2247
No. 168 Session of 1990
INTRODUCED BY MADIGAN, HELFRICK, WENGER, STAPLETON AND RHOADES,
JUNE 5, 1990
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JUNE 5, 1990
A RESOLUTION
1 Recognizing June, 1990, as "Dairy Month" in Pennsylvania.
2 WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's dairy industry is our State's number
3 one agricultural industry, with cash receipts totaling more than
4 a billion dollars; and
5 WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is the fifth largest state in
6 production of milk, producing 7% of the national total.
7 Marketings exceeded ten billion pounds in 1988 as milk
8 production per cow set new records, with average production per
9 cow increasing by 109 pounds, for a record 14,232 pounds for the
10 year; and
11 WHEREAS, Our dairy producers have set these production
12 records despite uncooperative weather conditions which impacted
13 the quality and quantity of feed; and
14 WHEREAS, Our dairy industry continues to produce and promote
15 quality products for all consumers to enjoy in various forms,
16 milk, cheese, ice cream and butter; and
17 WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's dairy industry continues to be a
1 source of pride for all citizens who savor the beauty of the
2 farms and flavor of the food products which it makes; therefore
3 be it
4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of Pennsylvania hereby recognize
5 June, 1990, as "Dairy Month" in Pennsylvania.
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