Bill Text: MI HR0117 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to declare Fowlerville the Soybean Capital of the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 6-2)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-08-24 - Referred To Committee On Agriculture [HR0117 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2011-HR0117-Introduced.html
Rep. Denby offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 117.
A resolution to declare Fowlerville the Soybean Capital of the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Soybeans are the second largest agricultural crop in Michigan; and
Whereas, Michigan's total economic impact of soybean farming in 2010 was $1.25 billion, of which over $1 billion was in direct activity and $240 million was in related industries and general spending in the economy; and
Whereas, Processed soybeans are used in many products including adhesives, antibiotics, fuel, candles, crayons, lotions, inks, paints, hygiene products and many more products; and
Whereas, Dr. Louis E. May of Livingston County has researched and discovered the medicinal benefits of the soybeans for human consumption. These benefits include weight control, hormone therapy and cholesterol reduction: and
Whereas, The Fowlerville Agricultural Society is promoting the economic and health benefits of the soybean through an educational two-day festival located at the Fowlerville Fairgrounds; and
Whereas, The Fowlerville Agricultural Society will continue to support the soybean industry throughout Livingston County and beyond by hosting the annual Michigan Soybean Festival; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare Fowlerville the Soybean Capital of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That we support the Fowlerville Agricultural Society, the Soybean Festival, and soybean farmers. We encourage communities to appropriately recognize the importance of soybeans on the economy of Michigan.
