GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1997

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1175

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Sponsors: Representative Carpenter.

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Referred to:  Rules, Calendar and Operations of the House.

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April 29, 1997

A JOINT RESOLUTION DECLARING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER TO BE AGRICULTURE AWARENESS MONTH.
Whereas, agriculture is North Carolina's number one industry; and
Whereas, North Carolina's farm families produced agricultural products in excess of 6.99 billion dollars in 1995; and
Whereas, North Carolina is currently ranked second nationally in net farm income; and
Whereas, North Carolina's agriculture industry, including food, fiber, and forestry contributes over 45 billion dollars annually to the State's economy, accounting for over 27 percent of the State's income and 21 percent of the State's workforce; and
Whereas, North Carolina's economy and families are strengthened by this large stable income; and
Whereas, North Carolina's population demographics are consistently changing from rural to suburban and urban populations resulting in a significant number of people who are unfamiliar with agriculture's economic impact and way of life; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1.  The General Assembly declares the month of November to be Agriculture Awareness Month and urges both public and private schools to recognize the important role agriculture plays in our daily lives.
Section 2.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.