HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 93-4616, by Representatives Rayburn, Kremen, Schoesler, Chandler, Lisk, Foreman, J. Kohl, Thomas, Brumsickle, Edmondson and Dyer

          WHEREAS, Washington state farmers and ranchers produce four billion four hundred thousand dollars worth of agricultural products which generate more than sixteen billion additional dollars as these products move through the processing and marketing chain to reach consumers; and

          WHEREAS, The impact of Washington agriculture-business constitutes more than twenty percent of the state's total economy; and

          WHEREAS, Agriculture-business, including firms that furnish supplies and services directly to agriculture, provide more jobs than any other single industry in the state; and

          WHEREAS, The economic performance of agriculture-business is vital to maintaining the strength of our state's economy, the standard of living of our citizens, and our presence in world trade markets; and

          WHEREAS, It is important that all Washington citizens understand the role that agriculture-business plays in their lives and how these employers contribute to their economic well-being, whether they live in urban or rural areas;

          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the state of Washington declare Wednesday, February 17, 1993, as "Agriculture-Business Day" throughout Washington State; and

          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the state of Washington encourage all citizens to recognize agriculture-business as being vitally important to our state.

                           I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

                          Resolution adopted by the House of Representatives

                                                    February 17, 1992.

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                                            Alan Thompson, Chief Clerk