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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:   (Verified  9/2/15)


          Imperial County Board of Supervisors


          OPPOSITION:   (Verified  9/2/15)


          None received










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          Prepared by:Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520
          9/2/15 11:47:13


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