Bill Text: NJ AJR113 | 2018-2019 | Regular Session | Chaptered
Bill Title: Designates last full week of June of each year as New Jersey "Dairy Week."
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-3)
Status: (Passed) 2019-05-13 - Approved P.L.2019, JR-11. [AJR113 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2018-AJR113-Chaptered.html
§§1,2 -
C.36:2-357 &
36:2-358
§3 - T&E
A Joint Resolution designating the last full week of June of each year as New Jersey "Dairy Week."
Whereas, There are 54 Grade A dairy farms in New Jersey with more than 6,500 dairy cows in the State, and New Jersey milk production in 2016 was measured at 122 million pounds with a value of just over $20 million; and
Whereas, Dairy animals have provided citizens of the State and of the nation with a reliable and abundant source of milk and milk- based products, such as butter, yogurt, various kinds of cheese, ice cream, milk, and concentrated and dry milk products; and
Whereas, Nutrient-rich dairy foods play an important role in child and adult nutrition, and are good sources of several vital nutrients that include calcium, potassium, vitamins D and A, protein, and phosphorous; and
Whereas, Eating nutritious dairy foods such as milk, cheese, and yogurt improves bone health, especially in children and adolescents and is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and lower blood pressure in adults and a reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes; and
Whereas, Farmers, processors, and government agencies all work together to ensure safety and quality of the dairy products provided to citizens of this State; and
Whereas, It is important to recognize the hard work and dedication of the dairy farm industry for providing the citizens of the State with wholesome, fresh dairy foods, and its important role in the economy; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. The last full week of June of each year is designated as New Jersey "Dairy Week" in order to increase public awareness of the important role of dairy products in the life and health of all citizens of this State and of the nation.
2. The Governor is respectfully requested to annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of the State to observe New Jersey "Dairy Week" with appropriate activities and programs.
3. Copies of this resolution, as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Clerk of the General Assembly or the Secretary of the Senate to the Secretary of Agriculture.
4. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This joint resolution designates the last full week of June of each year as New Jersey "Dairy Week" in order to increase public awareness of the important role of dairy in the continued life and health of all citizens of this State and of the nation.
There are 54 Grade A dairy farms in New Jersey with more than 6,500 dairy cows in the State and New Jersey milk production in 2016 was measured at 122 million pounds with a value of just over $20 million.
Dairy animals have provided citizens of the State and of the nation with a reliable and abundant source of milk and milk- based products, such as butter, yogurt, various kinds of cheese, ice cream, milk, and concentrated and dry milk products. Nutrient-rich dairy foods play an important role in child and adult nutrition, and are good sources of several vital nutrients that include calcium, potassium, vitamins D and A, protein, and phosphorous. Eating nutritious dairy foods such as milk, cheese, and yogurt improves bone health, especially in children and adolescents and is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and lower blood pressure in adults and a reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes. Farmers, processors, and government agencies all work together to ensure safety and quality of the dairy products provided to citizens of this State.
It is important to recognize the hard work and dedication of the dairy farm industry for providing the citizens of the State with wholesome, fresh dairy foods, and its important role in the economy.
Designates last full week of June of each year as New Jersey "Dairy Week."
