STATE OF OKLAHOMA

1st Session of the 52nd Legislature (2009)

SENATE
RESOLUTION 23	By:	Justice

AS INTRODUCED

A Resolution declaring March 24, 2009, “Ag Day” in the State of Oklahoma; reminding Oklahoma citizens to recognize the importance of agriculture; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, agriculture was the foundation on which the Great State of Oklahoma was built and remains to this day our leading industry.  Agriculture and its associated production, processing, and marketing segments together provide more jobs than any other industry; and
WHEREAS, the performance of the agricultural economy is vital to maintaining the strength of our state and national economy, the standard of living of our citizens, and our presence in the world trade market.  Oklahoma agriculture serves all Oklahomans by providing food, fiber, and other basic necessities; and
WHEREAS, in Oklahoma there are approximately 86,500 farms that continually seek to maintain and improve the high level of product quality and safety for the consumer.  Oklahoma and the world continue to depend on agriculture for food and fiber even as rising production costs and disastrous weather make farming more and more difficult; and
WHEREAS, the market value of agricultural production in Oklahoma was approximately $5,806,061,000 in 2007.  Agricultural producers, commodity and agribusiness organizations, nonprofit and community organizations, and others involved in the agricultural system have come together to celebrate Ag Day as the Oklahoma State Senate honors this great industry.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 52ND OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:
THAT the Oklahoma State Senate declares March 24, 2009, "Ag Day" in the State of Oklahoma.
THAT the Oklahoma State Senate reminds the citizens of this Great State to recognize the importance of agriculture and the imperative contribution it makes to our state's economy.
THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to the Governor of the State of Oklahoma and to the State Board of Agriculture.

52-1-1804	THC	3/23/2009 11:07:29 AM