III 111th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 232 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 30, 2009 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Merkley) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Tillamook County Creamery Association.

Whereas the Tillamook County Creamery Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary as a world-famous, farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to producing the highest quality cheeses and other products from local dairies; Whereas the members of the Tillamook County Creamery Association are great supporters of the local and State dairy industries and are committed stewards of the environment; Whereas the Tillamook County Creamery Association has won hundreds of awards, including 6 awards at the 2009 Oregon Dairy Industries products contest and 6 awards at the 2008 National Milk Producers Federation annual cheese contest; Whereas for the third year in a row, the Tillamook County Creamery Association was recognized by the Portland Business Journal as one of Oregon’s Most Admired Companies; Whereas the Tillamook County Creamery Association has earned a reputation as one of the Nation’s premier makers of cheese; and Whereas for these reasons, the Tillamook County Creamery Association, known throughout the world for its Tillamook cheddar cheese, is an Oregon icon: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports the 100th anniversary celebration of the Tillamook County Creamery Association.