[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 118 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 118
Recognizing June 2 through June 5, 2005, as the ``Vermont Dairy
Festival'', in honor of Harold Howrigan for his service to his
community and the Vermont dairy industry.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
April 21, 2005
Mr. Jeffords (for himself and Mr. Leahy) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture,
Nutrition, and Forestry
April 27, 2005
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing June 2 through June 5, 2005, as the ``Vermont Dairy
Festival'', in honor of Harold Howrigan for his service to his
community and the Vermont dairy industry.
Whereas the town of Enosburg Falls, Vermont, will host the ``Vermont Dairy
Festival'' from June 2 through June 5, 2005;
Whereas the men and women of the Enosburg Lions Club will sponsor the Vermont
Dairy Festival, which celebrates its 49th year;
Whereas the Vermont Dairy Festival is a beloved expression of the civic pride
and agricultural heritage of the people of Enosburg Falls and Franklin
County, Vermont;
Whereas the people of Enosburg Falls and Franklin County have long-held
traditions of family owned and operated dairy farms;
Whereas the St. Albans Cooperative Creamery, Inc., which was established in
1919, is a farmer-owned cooperative;
Whereas Harold Howrigan served on the Board of the St. Albans Cooperative for 24
years;
Whereas Mr. Howrigan was the President of the Board of the St. Albans
Cooperative for 17 years;
Whereas Mr. Howrigan recently retired from his position as President of the
Board of the St. Albans Cooperative; and
Whereas Mr. Howrigan led the St. Albans Cooperative to uphold the region's
traditions and to meet future challenges: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate recognizes June 2 through June 5, 2005,
as the ``Vermont Dairy Festival'', in honor of Harold Howrigan for his
service to his community and the Vermont dairy industry.
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