[Congressional Bills 103th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S.J. Res. 36 Enrolled Bill (ENR)] S.J.Res. 36 One Hundred Third Congress of the United States of America AT THE FIRST SESSION Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the fifth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-three Joint Resolution To proclaim March 20, 1993, as ``National Agriculture Day''. Whereas agriculture is the Nation's largest and most basic industry, and its associated production, processing, and marketing segments together provide more jobs than any other single industry; Whereas the United States agricultural sector serves all Americans by providing food, fiber, and other basic necessities of life; Whereas the performance of the agricultural economy is vital to maintaining the strength of our national economy, the standard of living of our citizens, and our presence in the world trade markets; Whereas the Nation's heritage of family-owned, family-operated farms and ranches has been the core of the American Agricultural system and continues to be the best means for assuring the protection of our natural resources and the production of an adequate and affordable supply of food and fiber for future generations of Americans; Whereas the American agricultural system provides American consumers with a stable supply of the highest quality food and fiber for the lowest cost per capita in the world; Whereas American agriculture continually seeks to maintain and improve the high level of product quality and safety expected by the consumer; Whereas the public should be aware of the contributions of all people-- men and women--who are a part of American agriculture and its contributions to American life, health, and prosperity; Whereas women play a vital role in maintaining the family farm system, both as sole operators and as working partners, and are also attaining important leadership roles throughout the American agricultural system; Whereas farm workers are an indispensable part of the agricultural system as witnessed by their hard work and dedication; Whereas scientists and researchers play an integral part in the agricultural system in their search for better and more efficient ways to produce and process safe and nutritious agricultural products; Whereas farmers and food processors are responding to the desire of health-conscious American consumers by developing more health-oriented food products; Whereas distributors play an important role in transporting agricultural products to retailers who in turn make the products available to the consumer; Whereas our youth--the future of our Nation--have become involved through various organizations in increasing their understanding and our understanding of the importance of agriculture in today's society; Whereas it is important that all Americans should understand the role that agriculture plays in their lives and well-being, whether they live in urban or rural areas; Whereas since 1973, the first day of spring has been celebrated as National Agriculture Day by farmers and ranchers, commodity and farm organizations, cooperatives and agribusiness organizations, nonprofit and community organizations, other persons involved in the agricultural system, and Federal, State, and local governments; and Whereas 1993 marks the twentieth celebration of National Agriculture Day: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That March 20, 1993, is proclaimed ``National Agriculture Day'', and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities during the week of March 14 through March 20. Speaker of the House of Representatives. Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.