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IL HR0610

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/3/2024

Primary Sponsor

Charles Meier

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Origin

House of Representatives

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares June 10, 2024 as FarmWeek Appreciation Day in Illinois to commemorate the publication's 50th anniversary
  • FarmWeek was founded on June 10, 1974 as a weekly service of the Illinois Farm Bureau, headquartered in Bloomington and printed at P&P Press in Peoria
  • Publication provides Illinois farmers and agricultural enthusiasts with information on current agricultural issues, commodity markets, and weather reports through print, online, and RFD Radio Network services
  • Illinois agriculture accounts for approximately $51.1 billion annually in the state economy and employs nearly 1 million workers
  • House of Representatives congratulates FarmWeek and wishes the publication continued success

Legislative Description

FARMWEEK APPRECIATION DAY

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

5/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Agriculture & Conservation3/20/2024
Rules2/20/2024

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