III 109th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 118 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 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

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.