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          ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
          ACR 118 (Chesbro)
          As Introduced  February 28, 2012
          Majority vote 

           RULES               9-0                                         
           
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          |Ayes:|Skinner, Silva, Alejo,    |     |                          |
          |     |Butler, Davis, Hagman,    |     |                          |
          |     |Hueso, Knight, Williams   |     |                          |
          |     |                          |     |                          |
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           SUMMARY  :  Proclaims April 2012 as the month to celebrate the 
          sustainable leadership of California wineries and winegrape 
          growers with the theme, "California Wines:  Down to Earth," 
          timed to Earth Day on April 22nd.  Specifically,  this resolution  
          makes the following legislative findings:

          1)Growing participation in organic, biodynamic, and sustainable 
            certification programs further conveys California vintners' 
            and growers' adherence to high standards and dedication to 
            continuous improvement.  

          2)California's wine community conserves water, energy, and other 
            natural resources, protects habitat, employee welfare, and 
            air, water, and soil quality; and, promotes the use of natural 
            pest management and alternative energy and fuels.

          3)California's sustainable and environmental programs have been 
            applauded for their accomplishments and serve as a model for 
            wine communities outside of California and other agricultural 
            sectors within the state.  

           FISCAL EFFECT  :  None

           
          Analysis Prepared by  :    Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 


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