Bill Text: PA SR406 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Designating the month of October 2010 as "Pork Producers Month" in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 11-4)

Status: (Passed) 2010-09-29 - Introduced and adopted [SR406 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2009-SR406-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 2245
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 406 Session of2010
INTRODUCED BY BRUBAKER, ORIE, ROBBINS, FERLO, FONTANA, O'PAKE, RAFFERTY, COSTA, WAUGH, EARLL, GREENLEAF AND ALLOWAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, SEPTEMBER 29, 2010
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of October 2010 as "Pork Producers Month"
in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The pork industry contributes more than
$2,750,000,000 to the economy of this Commonwealth and supports
8,000 jobs; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania ranks 13th in the nation in pork
production; and
WHEREAS, More than 3,600 farm families care for more than
1,000,000 hogs and pigs which in turn support agribusinesses and
crop producers thus providing Pennsylvania consumers with
abundant wholesome choices of pork products; and
WHEREAS, Great strides have been made in the pork industry
through innovative technology and progress in research,
genetics, production and management, resulting in an economical
and nutritious product for today's consumers; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania pork producers are true stewards of the
land, demonstrating "We Care" through a national initiative
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based on ethical production principles and a commitment to
producing safe food, protecting and promoting animal well-being,
ensuring practices to protect public health, safeguarding
natural resources in all of their practices, providing a work
environment which is safe and contributing to a better quality
of life in their communities; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of October 2010
as "Pork Producers Month" in Pennsylvania and recognize the
Pennsylvania pork industry and pork producers for their support
in advancing the quality of pork production and products, to
educate the public on issues affecting the pork industry and to
promote pork in all markets; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate urge all citizens to enjoy this
Commonwealth's abundant supply of safe, healthy and affordable
pork products.
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