This measure would recognize the month of April 2016 as Citrus Strong Month for the purpose of celebrating Californias vibrant citrus industry and the benefits it provides to the states environment, economy, and people, and to affirm that California is citrus strong.

This measure would recognize the month of April 2016 as Citrus Strong Month for the purpose of celebrating Californias vibrant citrus industry and the benefits it provides to the states environment, economy, and people, and to affirm that California is citrus strong.

This measure would recognize the month of April 2016 as Citrus Strong Month for the purpose of celebrating Californias vibrant citrus industry and the benefits it provides to the states environment, economy, and people, and to affirm that California is citrus strong.

This measure would recognize the month of April 2016 as Citrus Strong Month for the purpose of celebrating Californias vibrant citrus industry and the benefits it provides to the states environment, economy, and people, and to affirm that California is citrus strong.

WHEREAS, Citrus is an iconic symbol of Californias heritage, dating back to the 1840s; and

WHEREAS, California leads the nation in the production of fresh citrus fruit; and

WHEREAS, Eighty percent of the nations supply of fresh citrus is grown in California; and

WHEREAS, Ongoing research shows the many health benefits of consuming fresh citrus; and

WHEREAS, California citrus is a $3 billion dollar industry that supports over 20,000 jobs and fuels over $1.5 billion in economic activity for the state each year; and

WHEREAS, Citrus growers are committed to preserving Californias precious natural resources by adopting farming practices that conserve water, reduce air pollution, and promote healthy soils; and

WHEREAS, Californias citrus growers give back to local communities and families in need; and

WHEREAS, In 2015, Californias citrus growers donated 19 million pounds of citrus to the Farm to Family program, which is dedicated to delivering food to individuals, families, and children in need and to strengthening communities by providing food security; and

WHEREAS, The first annual Citrus Stride will take place at the State Capitol Building on April 6, 2016, and for every registered participant, the citrus industry will donate 1,000 pounds of citrus to the Farm to Family program; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the month of April 2016 as Citrus Strong Month for the purpose of celebrating Californias vibrant citrus industry and the benefits it provides to the states environment, economy, and people, and to affirm that California is citrus strong; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Citrus is an iconic symbol of Californias heritage, dating back to the 1840s; and

WHEREAS, California leads the nation in the production of fresh citrus fruit; and

WHEREAS, Eighty percent of the nations supply of fresh citrus is grown in California; and

WHEREAS, Ongoing research shows the many health benefits of consuming fresh citrus; and

WHEREAS, California citrus is a $3 billion dollar industry that supports over 20,000 jobs and fuels over $1.5 billion in economic activity for the state each year; and

WHEREAS, Citrus growers are committed to preserving Californias precious natural resources by adopting farming practices that conserve water, reduce air pollution, and promote healthy soils; and

WHEREAS, Californias citrus growers give back to local communities and families in need; and

WHEREAS, In 2015, Californias citrus growers donated 19 million pounds of citrus to the Farm to Family program, which is dedicated to delivering food to individuals, families, and children in need and to strengthening communities by providing food security; and

WHEREAS, The first annual Citrus Stride will take place at the State Capitol Building on April 6, 2016, and for every registered participant, the citrus industry will donate 1,000 pounds of citrus to the Farm to Family program; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the month of April 2016 as Citrus Strong Month for the purpose of celebrating Californias vibrant citrus industry and the benefits it provides to the states environment, economy, and people, and to affirm that California is citrus strong; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Citrus is an iconic symbol of Californias heritage, dating back to the 1840s; and

WHEREAS, California leads the nation in the production of fresh citrus fruit; and

WHEREAS, Eighty percent of the nations supply of fresh citrus is grown in California; and

WHEREAS, Ongoing research shows the many health benefits of consuming fresh citrus; and

WHEREAS, California citrus is a $3 billion dollar industry that supports over 20,000 jobs and fuels over $1.5 billion in economic activity for the state each year; and

WHEREAS, Citrus growers are committed to preserving Californias precious natural resources by adopting farming practices that conserve water, reduce air pollution, and promote healthy soils; and

WHEREAS, Californias citrus growers give back to local communities and families in need; and

WHEREAS, In 2015, Californias citrus growers donated 19 million pounds of citrus to the Farm to Family program, which is dedicated to delivering food to individuals, families, and children in need and to strengthening communities by providing food security; and

WHEREAS, The first annual Citrus Stride will take place at the State Capitol Building on April 6, 2016, and for every registered participant, the citrus industry will donate 1,000 pounds of citrus to the Farm to Family program; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the month of April 2016 as Citrus Strong Month for the purpose of celebrating Californias vibrant citrus industry and the benefits it provides to the states environment, economy, and people, and to affirm that California is citrus strong; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Citrus is an iconic symbol of Californias heritage, dating back to the 1840s; and

WHEREAS, California leads the nation in the production of fresh citrus fruit; and

WHEREAS, Eighty percent of the nations supply of fresh citrus is grown in California; and

WHEREAS, Ongoing research shows the many health benefits of consuming fresh citrus; and

WHEREAS, California citrus is a $3 billion dollar industry that supports over 20,000 jobs and fuels over $1.5 billion in economic activity for the state each year; and

WHEREAS, Citrus growers are committed to preserving Californias precious natural resources by adopting farming practices that conserve water, reduce air pollution, and promote healthy soils; and

WHEREAS, Californias citrus growers give back to local communities and families in need; and

WHEREAS, In 2015, Californias citrus growers donated 19 million pounds of citrus to the Farm to Family program, which is dedicated to delivering food to individuals, families, and children in need and to strengthening communities by providing food security; and

WHEREAS, The first annual Citrus Stride will take place at the State Capitol Building on April 6, 2016, and for every registered participant, the citrus industry will donate 1,000 pounds of citrus to the Farm to Family program; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the month of April 2016 as Citrus Strong Month for the purpose of celebrating Californias vibrant citrus industry and the benefits it provides to the states environment, economy, and people, and to affirm that California is citrus strong; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 164

Author: Patterson (R), et al.

Amended: 4/25/16 in Assembly

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 4/25/16

SUBJECT: Citrus Strong Month

SOURCE: California Citrus Mutual

DIGEST:

This resolution recognizes the month of April 2016 as Citrus Strong Month for the purpose of celebrating California’s vibrant citrus industry and the benefits it provides to the state’s environment, economy, and people, and to affirm that California is citrus strong.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Citrus is an iconic symbol of California’s heritage, dating back to the 1840s.
2. California leads the nation in the production of fresh citrus fruit. Eighty percent of the nation’s supply of fresh citrus is grown in California.
3. California citrus is a $3 billion dollar industry that supports over 20,000 jobs and fuels over $1.5 billion in economic activity for the state each year.
4. Citrus growers are committed to preserving California’s precious natural resources by adopting farming practices that conserve water, reduce air pollution, and promote healthy soils.
5. In 2015, California’s citrus growers donated 19 million pounds of citrus to the Farm to Family program, which is dedicated to delivering food to individuals, families, and children in need and to strengthening communities by providing food security.
6. The first annual Citrus Stride will take place at the State Capitol Building on April 6, 2016, and for every registered participant, the citrus industry will donate 1,000 pounds of citrus to the Farm to Family program.

This resolution recognizes the month of April 2016 as Citrus Strong Month for the purpose of celebrating California’s vibrant citrus industry and the benefits it provides to the state’s environment, economy, and people, and to affirm that California is citrus strong.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 5/3/16)

California Citrus Mutual (source)

OPPOSITION: (Verified 5/3/16)

None received

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

5/6/16 14:24:36

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 164

Author:(Patterson)

As Introduced Ver:April 4, 2016

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Recognizes the month of April 2016 as Citrus Strong Month for the purpose of celebrating California's vibrant citrus industry and the benefits it provides the state's environment, economy, and people, and to affirm that California is citrus strong. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Citrus is an iconic symbol of California's heritage, dating back to the 1840s and California leads the nation in the production of fresh citrus fruit.
2. Eighty percent of the nation's supply of fresh citrus is grown in California.
3. California citrus is a $3 billion dollar industry that supports over 20,000 jobs and fuels over $1.5 billion in economic activity for the state each year.
4. Citrus growers are committed to preserving California's precious natural resources by adopting farming practices that conserve water, reduce air pollution, and promote healthy soils.
5. In 2015, California's citrus growers donated 19 million pounds of citrus to the Farm to Family program, which is dedicated to delivering food to individuals, families, and children in need and to strengthening communities by providing food security.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0002744

Date of Hearing: April 14, 2016

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON

, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:

Author:() – As Ver:

SUBJECT:

SUMMARY: Recognizes the month of April 2016 as Citrus Strong Month for the purpose of celebrating California's vibrant citrus industry and the benefits it provides the state's environment, economy, and people, and to affirm that California is citrus strong. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Citrus is an iconic symbol of California's heritage, dating back to the 1840's and California leads the nation in the production of fresh citrus fruit.
2. Eighty percent of the nation's supply of fresh citrus is grown in California.
3. California citrus is a $3 billion dollar industry that supports over 20,000 jobs and fuels over $1.5 billion in economic activity for the state each year.
4. Citrus growers are committed to preserving California's precious natural resources by adopting farming practices that conserve water, reduce air pollution, and promote healthy soils.
5. In 2015, California's citrus growers donated 19 million pounds of citrus to the Farm to Family program, which is dedicated to delivering food to individuals, families, and children in need and to strengthening communities by providing food security.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

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