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III117th CONGRESS1st SessionS. RES. 471IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 7, 2021Mr. Shelby (for himself and Mr. Tuberville) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryRESOLUTIONCommemorating the 100th anniversary of the Alabama Farmers Federation and celebrating the long history of the Alabama Farmers Federation serving as the voice for Alabama agriculture and forestry.

Whereas, created by farmers, led by farmers, and dedicated to serving farmers, the Alabama Farmers Federation was founded in 1921;Whereas the Alabama Farmers Federation founded Alfa Insurance in 1946 to provide quality and affordable fire insurance to federation members and has worked to expand coverage to more than 1,000,000 customers in 11 States;Whereas the Alabama Farmers Federation, with more than 360,000 members and 67 county Farmers Federations, has grown to become the largest farmer-led organization in the State of Alabama;Whereas the mission of the Alabama Farmers Federation is to serve farmers by promoting the economic, social and educational interests of all Alabamians;Whereas the Alabama Farmers Federation fulfills that mission—(1)by representing farm and forestry families of Alabama for the purpose of formulating action to support agriculture, forestry, and rural communities;(2)by improving agricultural production, education, leadership development, marketing, and public policy; and(3)by promoting the well-being of the people of the State of Alabama;Whereas the Alabama Farmers Federation has represented the interests of farmers with respect to the consideration and enactment of all major legislation impacting farmers since the founding of the Alabama Farmers Federation; andWhereas the Alabama Farmers Federation plays a vital role in promoting the well-being of the people of Alabama—(1)by analyzing issues faced by farm and forestry families; and(2)by formulating action to achieve the goals of farm and forestry families: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—(1)commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Alabama Farmers Federation;(2)recognizes the Alabama Farmers Federation for 100 years of promoting farm and forestry interests for the benefit of the people of the State of Alabama; and(3)applauds the Alabama Farmers Federation for its past, present, and future efforts to advocate for agricultural and forestry interests that are critical to the State of Alabama.