H. RES. 1368
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,
June 14, 2010
RESOLUTION
Whereas since 1939, June has been celebrated as National Dairy Month;
Whereas there are nearly 70,000 dairy farms throughout the United States, and approximately 99 percent of these farms are family owned;
Whereas the dairy industry in the United States produces more than 170 billion pounds of milk annually and contributes tens of billions of dollars to the economy;
Whereas dairy products are an important source of calcium and have been long recognized as an integral part of a healthy diet for both children and adults;
Whereas dairy farmers are significant contributors to efforts to preserve farmland and the rural character of communities across the country; and
Whereas the dairy industry has faced significant challenges recently due to high production costs and low retail prices, which has forced many farms to close: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives—
supports the goals of National Dairy Month;
encourages States and local governments to observe National Dairy Month with appropriate activities and events that promote the dairy industry;
recognizes the important role that the dairy industry has played in the economic and nutritional well-being of Americans;
commends dairy farmers for their continued hard work and commitment to the United States economy and to the preservation of open space; and
encourages all Americans to show their continued support for the dairy industry and dairy farmers.
Clerk.