[Congressional Bills 111th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1368 Engrossed in House (EH)] H. Res. 1368 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 14, 2010. Whereas since 1939, June has been celebrated as National Dairy Month; Whereas there are nearly 70,000 dairy farms throughout the United States, and approximately 99 percent of these farms are family owned; Whereas the dairy industry in the United States produces more than 170 billion pounds of milk annually and contributes tens of billions of dollars to the economy; Whereas dairy products are an important source of calcium and have been long recognized as an integral part of a healthy diet for both children and adults; Whereas dairy farmers are significant contributors to efforts to preserve farmland and the rural character of communities across the country; and Whereas the dairy industry has faced significant challenges recently due to high production costs and low retail prices, which has forced many farms to close: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) supports the goals of National Dairy Month; (2) encourages States and local governments to observe National Dairy Month with appropriate activities and events that promote the dairy industry; (3) recognizes the important role that the dairy industry has played in the economic and nutritional well-being of Americans; (4) commends dairy farmers for their continued hard work and commitment to the United States economy and to the preservation of open space; and (5) encourages all Americans to show their continued support for the dairy industry and dairy farmers. Attest: Clerk.