HR0962 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate the Illinois Farm Bureau for its commitment to proudly serving farmers in the State of Illinois for 100 years; and

WHEREAS, In 1916, the Illinois Agricultural Association, commonly known as the Illinois Farm Bureau, formed when a group of farmers began meeting at the University of Illinois to discuss important issues facing Illinois' farming communities and families; these initial meetings brought needed conversation on the importance of a quality education, resourceful avenues for information collecting and distribution, and more effective and innovative farming practices for Illinois' fertile soils; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois Farm Bureau is a membership-driven, non-profit corporation that represents 2 out of every 3 Illinois farmers, while providing excellent agricultural resources, education, and information to all rural and urban Illinois residents; and

WHEREAS, Throughout its long history, the Illinois Farm Bureau has developed and initiated many farm programs, companies, and businesses in order to improve Illinois' business climate and to ensure that agriculture stays at the forefront as one of Illinois' most valuable economic engines; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois Farm Bureau continues to give back to the people and communities of Illinois by donating more than $500,000, 10 million pounds of food, and 4,000 volunteer hours to local food banks, while also awarding more than $80,000 in scholarships to college students; and

WHEREAS, Today, the Illinois Farm Bureau is a leader for agricultural policy on the local, State, and national levels by focusing on its core mission: to improve the economic well-being of agriculture and enrich the quality of farm family life; and

WHEREAS, The Illinois Farm Bureau achieves its mission by educating farmers, supporting common sense legislation, and telling the farmer's story to the public; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the members and staff of the Illinois Farm Bureau on the occasion of the organization's 100th anniversary; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we recognize and appreciate the Illinois Farm Bureau's leadership and guidance on matters important to Illinois' agricultural community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be delivered to the Illinois Farm Bureau and to all County Farm Bureaus.