Bill Text: NY J00347 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2019, as Agriculture Month in the State of New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-05 - ADOPTED [J00347 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J00347-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 133

BY: M. of A. Lupardo

        MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim
        March 2019, as Agriculture Month in the State of New
        York

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim March 2019, as Agriculture Month in
the State of New York, in conjunction with the  observance  of  National
Agriculture Month; and

  WHEREAS, Agriculture continues to rank as the number one industry in
New York State; and

  WHEREAS,  The  value  added  to  New  York's  economy by agriculture
accounts for more than $4.7 billion annually and plays an essential role
in maintaining a strong economy; and

  WHEREAS, The agriculture industry is an integral segment of New York
State's economy and a  major  employer  of  labor  from  all  phases  of
agricultural production; and

  WHEREAS,  Every  day,  farmers invest their time, energy and passion
into producing wholesome and nutritious products; and

  WHEREAS, New York's farmers have historically been the  stewards  of
the  land,  contributing  to the State's diverse agricultural landscapes
through  responsible   conservation   practices   and   investments   in
technology; and

  WHEREAS,  They also shape New York's food system and act as not only
producers but also as nutrition educators, providing  us  with  a  safe,
plentiful, affordable and nourishing food supply; and

  WHEREAS, New York's agricultural products have been shown to promote
weight loss, and overall improved health; and

  WHEREAS, Commemorating Agriculture month will build awareness of the
benefits  of  the  agriculture  industry in New York and encourage young
people to consider agriculture as a career; and

  WHEREAS, New York Agriculture Month provides the opportunity for all
New Yorkers to better appreciate agriculture's breadth and  beauty,  how
food  and fiber products are produced, and the role agriculture plays in
providing safe, abundant and affordable products, now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
acknowledge the contributions of the agriculture industry and New York's
farmers,  and to join with farmers and consumers all across the State to
memorialize  Governor  Andrew  M.  Cuomo  to  proclaim  March  2019,  as
Agriculture Month in the State of New York; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the  State  of
New York.