[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 20 (Wednesday, February 3, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S578]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 360--CONGRATULATING THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE 
 DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE ON THE CELEBRATION OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY

  Mr. ROBERTS (for himself, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Tillis, and Mr. Sasse) 
submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 360

       Whereas the National Association of State Departments of 
     Agriculture (referred to in this preamble as ``NASDA'') was 
     established in 1916 to provide a cohesive, science-based 
     voice for State perspectives in discussions on national 
     agriculture policy issues;
       Whereas the first meeting of NASDA was held on May 4, 1916, 
     in the hearing room of the Committee on Court of Claims of 
     the Senate;
       Whereas since 1916, NASDA has provided exemplary 
     nonpartisan representation of the departments of agriculture 
     in all 50 States and 4 United States territories in order to 
     promote sound public policy and programs in support of United 
     States agriculture;
       Whereas NASDA has become a national leader in growing and 
     enhancing agriculture through the forging of partnerships to 
     achieve sound policy outcomes among State departments of 
     agriculture, the Federal Government, and stakeholders;
       Whereas NASDA has successfully amplified the voices of all 
     State departments of agriculture by achieving consensus on a 
     breadth of issues, including food safety, agriculture labor, 
     international trade, and the environment; and
       Whereas 1 century later, NASDA continues its deep 
     commitment to promoting the interests of the farmers and 
     ranchers of the United States, both domestically and 
     worldwide: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate congratulates the National 
     Association of State Departments of Agriculture on the 
     celebration of the 100th anniversary of its founding.

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