HR1375

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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The Manito area has been known for its leadership 
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in agricultural production for over 150 years; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Manito, located in Mason County, is the gateway to 
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the "Imperial Valley of the Midwest" and a portal to the 
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Illinois River Byway; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The Manito area is known for its agriculture, 
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outstanding farmers, tradition, and economic possibility; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The farm area surrounding Manito is located in the 
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heart of Illinois with highly fertile soil, controlled growing 
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conditions, and a virtually unlimited water supply to allow for 
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extensive irrigation; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The Manito area farmers are noted for their 
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ability to diversify their production, from pumpkins to 
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popcorn; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Manito and its surrounding area have always been 
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known for its hard-working, hometown people; and
 
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    WHEREAS, Manito is celebrating its founding with a 
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Sesquicentennial Celebration to Agriculture - Then and Now on 
 


 






HR1375
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Saturday, August 2, 2008; therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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designate August 2, 2008 as Agriculture Day with a salute to 
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Manito Area Farmers and the Manito Area Regional Economic 
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Development; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That we salute the farmers of the Manito area and 
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the Manito Area Regional Economic Development (MARED) for their 
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outstanding work in growing the products that feed countless 
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individuals throughout this State, the nation, and the world at 
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large; and be it further
 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to the Manito Area Regional Economic Development as a 
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symbol of our esteem and respect.