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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, June 2022 has been designated National Dairy Month, |
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and this observance provides a welcome opportunity to celebrate the |
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noteworthy efforts of dairy farmers, while also encouraging |
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families to make dairy products a part of their balanced diet; and |
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WHEREAS, Established as National Milk Month in 1937, it |
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evolved into National Dairy Month to annually recognize the |
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important role dairy farming plays in the agricultural sector of |
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the United States economy and its role in providing a valuable |
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source of nutrition to the American public; and |
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WHEREAS, The Lone Star State is home to approximately 350 |
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dairies and over half a million exceptional cows, with the largest |
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number of dairy cows concentrated in the Panhandle; the care of |
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dairy cows is an important part of successful dairy farming; dairy |
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farmers know that healthy, happy cows produce more high-quality |
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milk, so the animals' well-being is top priority; and |
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WHEREAS, With the best animal husbandry practices utilized by |
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Texas dairy farmers, we see dairy production flourish; together, |
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milk production and processing add billions of dollars to the Texas |
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economy and continue to grow and generate employment, creating |
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around 213,000 jobs across the state; dairy products represent one |
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of the most important commodities in the agricultural sector and |
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are crucial to the continued vibrancy of the Texas and national |
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economies; and |
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WHEREAS, Whether it's a glass of milk, cheese on your pizza, |
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or a big scoop of ice cream on a hot summer day, dairy products are a |
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nutrient-rich staple of the American diet; from calcium to |
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potassium, dairy products like pasteurized milk contain nine |
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essential nutrients which may help to better manage weight and |
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reduce the risk of high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and certain |
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cancers; from protein to help build and repair the muscle tissue of |
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active bodies to vitamin A to help maintain healthy skin, dairy |
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products are great sources of protein, calcium, and vitamins for |
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people in all walks of life, especially children and senior adults; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate National Dairy Month 2022 and extend |
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to Texas dairy farmers sincere appreciation for their important and |
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invaluable work. |