IA
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 317
To proclaim March 20, 1994, as ‘‘National Agriculture Day’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 3, 1994
Mr. DE LA GARZA (for himself and Mr. ROBERTS) introduced the following
joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and
Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To proclaim March 20, 1994, as ‘‘National Agriculture Day’’.
Whereas agriculture is the Nation’s largest and most basic
industry, and its associated production, processing, and
marketing segments together provide more jobs than any
other single industry;
Whereas the United States agricultural sector serves all
Americans by providing food, fiber, and other basic ne-
cessities of life;
Whereas the performance of the agricultural economy is vital
to maintaining the strength of our national economy, the
standard of living of our citizens, and our presence in the
world trade markets;
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Whereas the Nation’s heritage of family-owned, family-oper-
ated farms and ranches has been the core of the Amer-
ican agricultural system and continues to be the best
means for assuring the protection of our natural re-
sources and the production of an adequate and affordable
supply of food and fiber for future generations of Ameri-
cans;
Whereas the American agricultural system provides American
consumers with a stable supply of the highest quality
food and fiber for the lowest cost per capita in the world;
Whereas American agriculture continually seeks to maintain
and improve the high level of product quality and safety
expected by the consumer;
Whereas the public should be aware of the contributions of
all people—men and women—who are a part of Amer-
ican agriculture and its contributions to American life,
health, and prosperity;
Whereas women play a vital role in maintaining the family
farm system, both as sole operators and as working part-
ners, and are also attaining important leadership roles
throughout the American agricultural system;
Whereas farmworkers are an indispensable part of the agri-
cultural system as witnessed by their hard work and
dedication;
Whereas scientists and researchers play an integral part in
the agricultural system in their search for better and
more efficient ways to produce and process safe and nu-
tritious agricultural products;
Whereas farmers and food processors are responding to the
desire of health-conscious American consumers by devel-
oping more health-oriented food products;
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Whereas distributors play an important role in transporting
agricultural products to retailers who in turn make the
products available to the consumer;
Whereas our youth—the future of our Nation—have become
involved through various organizations in increasing their
understanding and our understanding of the importance
of agriculture in today’s society;
Whereas it is important that all Americans should under-
stand the role that agriculture plays in their lives and
well-being, whether they live in urban or rural areas; and
Whereas since 1973, the first day of spring has been cele-
brated as National Agriculture Day by farmers and
ranchers, commodity and farm organizations, coopera-
tives and agribusiness organizations, nonprofit and com-
munity organizations, other persons involved in the agri-
cultural system, and Federal, State, and local govern-
ments: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That March 20, 1994, is proclaimed ‘‘National Agri-
culture Day’’, and the President is authorized and re-
quested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people
of the United States to observe this day with appropriate
ceremonies and activities during the week of March 14
through March 20.
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