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          ASSEMBLY THIRD READING


          ACR  
          31 (Perea and Gallagher)


          As Amended  March 3, 2015


          Majority vote


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          |Committee       |Votes |Ayes                |Noes                |
          |----------------+------+--------------------+--------------------|
          |Rules           |11-0  |Gordon, Chang,      |                    |
          |                |      |Burke, Campos,      |                    |
          |                |      |Cooley, Dodd,       |                    |
          |                |      |Jones, Mayes,       |                    |
          |                |      |Rodriguez, Waldron, |                    |
          |                |      |Wood                |                    |
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          SUMMARY:  Designates March 18, 2015, as California Agriculture Day  
          and recognizes and honors the men and women of California  
          agriculture for their dedication and productivity by observing  
          this day.  Specifically, this resolution makes the following  
          legislative findings: 


          1)March 18, 2015, is designated as California Agriculture Day, a  
            day of celebration to commemorate agriculture's importance in  
            our daily lives, its vital role in keeping Californians  
            nourished, and its role in keeping the state's economy ranked as  
            the eighth largest in the world.
          2)For more than 60 consecutive years, California has been the  








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            number one agricultural state in the nation, producing more than  
            400 crop and livestock products and accounting for approximately  
            50% of the nation's supply of fruits, vegetables, and nuts.


          3)California is the nation's leader in agricultural exports,  
            shipping more than $18.8 billion worth of food and agricultural  
            commodities around the world in 2012; and the industry seeks to  
            incorporate the latest scientific and technological production  
            and marketing techniques to meet the demands of changing  
            consumer needs and complex world markets.


          4)The 2015 theme of California Agriculture Day is "California  
            Breaking New Ground" in recognition of the diversity and  
            significance of California agriculture, which is constantly  
            developing new and innovative technologies.


          5)Today's agricultural industry offers a diverse range of  
            challenging and rewarding career opportunities, from on-farm  
            cultivation to food science and engineering.


          FISCAL EFFECT:  None




          Analysis Prepared by:  Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800        
            FN: 0000046
















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