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WHEREAS, Pennsylvania's dairy industry is the leading agricultural industry
in Pennsylvania, contributing 37 percent of all agricultural income and generating
nearly $1.53 billion in revenues to the economy of this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, our 10,200 dairy farm families with their 639,000 cows produce
10.74 billion pounds or seven percent of the nation's total supply of milk annually,
ranking Pennsylvania fourth in the nation in milk production; and
WHEREAS, June Dairy Month offers an opportunity to recognize both farm
families and the food processors who provide consumers with a wide variety of fresh
wholesome dairy products which supply essential nutrients and are a vital part of a
healthy diet; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvtfttia's General Assembly on April 29, 1992, designated
milk as Pennsylvania's officidl beverage; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania is proud of its dairy industry and the important
contribution it makes to oUr economy and the welfare of our citizens. We salute dairy
fanners and theirfamilies for the strength and vitality they bring to rural
communities throughout the Commonwealth, and their commitment to using the most
modern technology for maximum efficiency.
THEREFORE, In recognition of our thriving dairy industry, I, TOM RIDGE,
Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do hereby proclaim June 1999 as
& DAIRY MONTH in Pennsylvania. I urge all citizens to enjoy the Commonwealth's
official beverage and other dairy products while recognizing the industry's
contributions to our economy and our health.
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PROCIAMA TION
JUNE DAIRY MONTH
June 1999
GIVEN under my hand and the Seal of the
Governor, at the City of Harrisburg, this
thirteenth da]; of May in the year of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and
ninety-nine and of the Commonwealth the
two hundred and twenty-third.
TOM RIDGE
Governor
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important role of dairy farmers
and the dairy industry in keep
ing Pennsylvania’s economy
strong and its citizens fit and
healthy.
Earlier this year, Gov. Ridge
and his mother, Laura, appeared
on billboards to salute the efforts
of Pennsylvania’s dairy farmers
and the “got milk?” campaign
sponsored by the Pennsylvania
Dairy Promotion Program.
Pennsylvania is the fourth
leading milk producing state in
the nation.
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The commonwealth also is a
national leader in the production
of other dairy foods, ranking sec
ond in the annual production of
ice cream and frozen dairy prod
ucts, fourth in the production of
butter, and sixth in the produc
tion of cheese.
“Last year, our 10,200 dairy
farms produced more than 10.7
billion pounds of milk with on
farm sales valued at more than
$1.53 billion,” Gov. Ridge said.
“Pennsylvania is proud of its
dairy industry and the impor
tant contribution it makes to our
economy and the welfare of our
citizens.”