Bill Text: DE HCR41 | 2015-2016 | 148th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: Proclaiming The Week Of July 13-17, 2015 As Delaware Local Produce Week.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2015-06-24 - Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT [HCR41 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2015-HCR41-Draft.html
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Rep. Yearick; on behalf of all Representatives Sen. Ennis;on behalf of all Senators |
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 148th GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 41 |
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PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF JULY 13-17, 2015 AS DELAWARE LOCAL PRODUCE WEEK. |
WHEREAS, there are over 80 on-site farmstands throughout the state allowing individuals and families to connect directly with local farmers to purchase fresh produce; and
WHEREAS, 23 community-run farmers' markets are expected to be operating in Delaware this year; and
WHEREAS, farmers' markets provide a unique opportunity to purchase produce and locally made value-added agricultural products; and
WHEREAS, many farmers' markets accept Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) transactions, expanding the availability of healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables; and
WHEREAS, the 2014 market season posted record sales of $2.6 million – double the total of just five years ago; and
WHEREAS, Delaware's more than 20 "u-pick farms" offer a distinctive experience for patrons to get the freshest fruit and vegetables possible by harvesting this produce themselves; and
WHEREAS, many organizations and businesses offer local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs, providing shareholders with fresh produce on a weekly basis during peak harvest seasons; and
WHEREAS, The Food Bank of Delaware is offering membership to their CSA to families in need, helping to increase access to fresh produce to those of all income levels; and
WHEREAS, initiatives such as the Delaware Urban Farm and Food Coalition have facilitated access to fresh produce in urban neighborhoods by empowering local residents to grow their own healthy food; and
WHEREAS, all of these activities and ventures have the common benefit of encouraging the consumption of locally produced fruits, and vegetables, which have the most robust flavor and highest nutritional value; and
WHEREAS, consuming local produce helps stimulate our state's economy and builds relationships between Delaware farmers, businesses, and citizens; and
WHEREAS, marketing and promoting local produce is environmentally beneficial by reducing the energy needed to transport produce from farms to consumers;
NOW, THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the 148th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the Senate concurring therein, that we do proclaim the week of July 13-17, 2015 as Delaware Local Produce Week.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that activities should be undertaken during this week to highlight ventures that produce, distribute and market fresh produce in The First State.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the General Assembly, the Delaware Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Governor Jack Markell are respectfully requested to collaborate and cooperate in successfully staging Delaware Local Produce Week.
SYNOPSIS
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This Resolution proclaims the week of July 13-17 as Delaware Local Produce Week. |
