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Congratulates Amish Acres on the 50th Anniversary of their Annual Arts & Crafts Festival, held the first weekend in August beginning in 1962

Notes the festival has attracted over 1.5 million visitors over 50 years, with more than 300 artists and craftsmen from over 30 states and 250 cities participating annually

Recognizes the festival has awarded over $250,000 in cash and prizes to art contest winners, with festival artists selling several million dollars in crafts and artistry each year

Acknowledges Amish Acres as an international tourist attraction listed on the National Register of Historic Places, home to the musical "Plain and Fancy" and ranked among top 100 events in North America by the American Bus Association

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Richard Pletcher, CEO of Amish Acres