Rep. Angerer offered the following resolution:

House Resolution No. 65.

A resolution commemorating the week of July 15 – 21, 2007, as Agricultural Extension Agent Recognition Week in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Agricultural production is Michigan's second leading industry, contributing more than $37 billion to Michigan's economy; and

Whereas, Michigan is the second most agriculturally diverse state in the country; and

Whereas, There are Agricultural Extension Agents in all 83 Michigan counties who contribute substantially to the growth and success of the agricultural industry in the state of Michigan; and

Whereas, More than 1,600 agents from 46 states are expected to participate in the National Association of County Agricultural Agents' (NACAA) annual conference in Grand Rapids during the third week of July; and

Whereas, The Grand Rapids Convention and Tourism Bureau estimates the direct economic impact of the NACAA conference is over $2.4 million; and

Whereas, The last time the state of Michigan hosted the NACAA annual conference was in 1955, more than two full years prior to opening of the Mackinac Bridge; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the week of July 15 – 21, 2007, as Agricultural Extension Agent Recognition Week in the state of Michigan.  It is with a deep sense of gratitude that we acknowledge the selfless and devoted public service that Agricultural Extension Agents provide not just to farmers, but to all Michigan's residents and our economy; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to each member of the Michigan Association of Extension Agents Executive Committee.