LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim June 2014 as Dairy Month in the State of New York, in conjunc-
tion with the observance of National Dairy Month

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Gover-
nor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2014 as Dairy Month in the State of
New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Dairy Month;
and
WHEREAS, National Dairy Month began as National Milk Month in 1937, as
a way to promote drinking milk; it was initially created to stabilize
the dairy demand when production was at a surplus, but has now developed
into an annual tradition which celebrates the contributions the dairy
industry made to the world; after the National Dairy Council stepped in
to promote the cause, the name soon changed to "Dairy Month"; and
WHEREAS, Dairy Month celebrates the safe, healthy, high quality and
most importantly, delicious dairy foods we are blessed to have abundant
access to here in the United States, due to the hard work and commitment
of our dairy farmers; and
WHEREAS, Consumers should know milk production is highly regulated and
inspected to ensure the safety and quality of the milk we drink as well
as that which is used to make other dairy products; and
WHEREAS, Testing and safeguards are in place throughout the process
from farm to store to guarantee that only safe, healthy milk and dairy
products reach the consumer; and
WHEREAS, Dairy farms undergo regular on-farm inspections; farmers must
be very conscientious of sanitary conditions during milking on the farm;
and
WHEREAS, Besides calcium and Vitamin D, other nutrients found in milk
which support bone health include: protein, phosphorus, magnesium,
potassium, zinc, and Vitamins A, C, and K; and
WHEREAS, Dairy products play an important role in a healthy diet for
people of all ages, and the residents of this great Empire State are
encouraged by this Legislative Body to observe Dairy Month in the State
of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2014 as Dairy
Month in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.