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Senate Resolution 118

SENATE RESOLUTION 118--RECOGNIZING JUNE 2 THROUGH JUNE 5, 2005, AS THE ``VERMONT DAIRY FESTIVAL,'' IN HONOR OF HAROLD HOWRIGAN FOR HIS SERVICE TO HIS COMMUNITY AND THE VERMONT DAIRY INDUSTRY Mr. JEFFORDS (for himself and Mr. LEAHY) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry:

   S. Res. 118

   Recognizing June 2 through June 5, 2005, as the ``Vermont Dairy Festival'', in honor of Harold Howrigan for his service to his community and the Vermont dairy industry.

   Whereas the town of Enosburg Falls, Vermont, will host the ``Vermont Dairy Festival'' from June 2 through June 5, 2005;

   Whereas the men and women of the Enosburg Lions Club will sponsor the Vermont Dairy Festival, which celebrates its 49th year;

   Whereas the Vermont Dairy Festival is a beloved expression of the civic pride and agricultural heritage of the people of Enosburg Falls and Franklin County, Vermont;

   Whereas the people of Enosburg Falls and Franklin County have long-held traditions of family owned and operated dairy farms;

   Whereas the St. Albans Cooperative Creamery, Inc., which was established in 1919, is a farmer-owned cooperative;

   Whereas Harold Howrigan served on the Board of the St. Albans Cooperative for 24 years;

   Whereas Mr. Howrigan was the President of the Board of the St. Albans Cooperative for 17 years;

   Whereas Mr. Howrigan recently retired from his position as President of the Board of the St. Albans Cooperative; and

   Whereas Mr. Howrigan led the St. Albans Cooperative to uphold the region's traditions and to meet future challenges: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved, That the Senate recognizes June 2 through June 5, 2005, as the ``Vermont Dairy Festival'', in honor of Harold Howrigan for his service to his community and the Vermont dairy industry.

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In honor of Harold Howrigan

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