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MI HR0072

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/21/2009

Primary Sponsor

Lesia Liss

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the Governor and Department of Agriculture to keep the Michigan State Fair operating
  • Michigan State Fair is the oldest state fair in the nation, established in 1849, operating on 164 acres conveyed to the state in 1921
  • Fair provides a forum for Michigan's $64 billion agriculture industry and educates children about farming as family farms have declined
  • Fairgrounds hosts multiple community activities including the Joe Dumars Fieldhouse, equestrian events, hockey programs, car shows, and the Shrine Circus
  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the Director of the Department of Agriculture and the Governor

Legislative Description

A resolution to urge the Governor and the Department of Agriculture to keep the Michigan State Fair operating.

United States Department of Agriculture

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Agriculture

4/21/2009

Committee Referrals

Agriculture4/21/2009

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