[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 507 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 507

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         July 21, 2009.
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 been challenged in recent months due to high 
        production costs and low retail prices, which has forced many farms to 
        close: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals of National Dairy Month;
            (2) encourages States and local governments to observe National 
        Dairy Month with appropriate activities and events that promote the 
        dairy industry;
            (3) recognizes the important role that the dairy industry has played 
        in the economic and nutritional well being of Americans;
            (4) commends dairy farmers for their continued hard work and 
        commitment to the United States economy and to the preservation of open 
        space; and
            (5) encourages all Americans to show their continued support for the 
        dairy industry and dairy farmers.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.