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THIRD READING
Bill No: SR 46
Author: Hueso (D) and Wolk (D)
Introduced:8/27/15
Vote: Majority
SUBJECT: Farmworker Appreciation Day
SOURCE: Author
DIGEST: This resolution declares September 3, 2015, as
Farmworker Appreciation Day to honor the men and women of
agriculture and to promote an understanding of California's
agricultural industry.
ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1)The inexhaustible efforts of millions of farmworkers have
contributed greatly to the success of the agricultural
industry. For many farmworkers, the American dream means a
life of self-sacrifice, hard work, and perseverance.
2)Farmworkers in California contribute significantly to our
agricultural accomplishments by toiling in fields through
harsh and extreme weather conditions, growing, harvesting, and
preparing goods for markets and destinations in the United
States and abroad.
3)The fruits and vegetables that we enjoy in our daily lives are
produced by farmworkers who often endure long hours of
backbreaking work and who face challenges such as inadequate
enforcement of pesticide, safety, and labor protection laws in
the fields.
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4)For over 50 consecutive years, California has been the number
one agricultural state in the nation. California is also
currently the number one dairy state in the nation, and
produces 50 percent of the nation's supply of fruits, nuts,
and vegetables.
5)California consumers say it is important to them to purchase
foods grown in California, and that "California grown" is more
important to them today than in previous years. In the last
decade, California consumers have increased support of
farmers' markets, community-supported agricultural programs,
and farm-to-school programs.
6)It is appropriate for all Californians to say "thank you" to
our farmers and farmworkers for providing a bounty to our
nation and entire world.
This resolution calls upon all Californians to recognize the
hard work and self-sacrifice that farmworkers go through to feed
all the families in our state.
This resolution declares September 3, 2015, as Farmworker
Appreciation Day to honor the men and women of agriculture and
to promote an understanding of California's agricultural
industry.
FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal
Com.:NoLocal: No
SUPPORT: (Unable to verify at time of writing)
None received
OPPOSITION: (Unable to verify at time of writing)
None received
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Prepared by:Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
9/1/15 21:05:51
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