A SENATE RESOLUTION DECLARING THE WEEKEND OF JUNE 13, 2014, through june 15, 2014, "north carolina angus" weekend.
Whereas, The North Carolina Junior Angus Association, in partnership with the South Carolina Junior Angus Association, is hosting the 2014 Eastern Regional Junior Angus Show at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, North Carolina, the weekend of June 13, 2014, through June 15, 2014; and
Whereas, the North Carolina Junior Angus Association has hosted this event in 1994 and again in 2004; and
Whereas, farm families from across the eastern United States will travel to Raleigh with their registered Angus cattle to compete for top honors in categories that include Owned Heifer, Bred and Owned Heifer, Bred and Owned Bull, Cow/Calf Pairs, Steers, and Showmanship; and
Whereas, 250 head of cattle and over 500 individuals are expected to participate in this event; and
Whereas, agriculture is the number one industry in the State of North Carolina and its future is dependent on our younger generation continuing to work in the agricultural industry; and
Whereas, the General Assembly supports programs and events of this nature that provide our children the opportunity to learn about and engage with agriculture, business, and leadership; and
Whereas, this regional event will have a great impact on the economy of North Carolina during the weekend of June 13, 2014, through June 15, 2014, through lodging, fuel, food, and tourism revenue; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
SECTION 1.  The Senate declares the weekend of June 13, 2014, through June 15, 2014, as "North Carolina Angus" Weekend.
SECTION 2.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.