[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 20318]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    SENATE RESOLUTION 232--CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 
                 TILLAMOOK COUNTY CREAMERY ASSOCIATION

  Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. Merkley) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 232

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

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