HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-033BC3ARD C)~" ~UP~RVIS~RS
CAUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE ,OF CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ~~~'S~t~Ut10i1 ~~'~~. 94-33
LABOR DAY, IN PERPETUITY AS '"TRY AMERICAN DAY"
WHEREAS, the creativity and ingenuity of American working men and women in the United States
has provided a host of new products and services which improve the quality of life in the United States and
the World;
WHEREAS, American workers should be recognized as one of our Nation's most valuable resources;
WHEREAS, the American spirit of entrepreneurship, pride of craftsmanship, and commitment to
quality are hallmarks recognized throughout the world;
WHEREAS, the United States and its citizens have reason to celebrate the strength and quality of
American products and services;
WHEREAS, the quality and abundance of American goods are a tribute to the productivity and ability
of American workers;
WHEREAS, the ability of American companies to export, even in the face of strong trade barriers
in many countries, is a sign of the true competitiveness of American products;
WHEREAS, American farmers and ranchers provide this country and the world with a wide array
of high quality food and fiber products and consistently create annual agricultural trade surpluses of more
than $20,OOO,Ot}0,000;
WHEREAS, the energy and perseverance of American business serves as a beacon for other nations
chat strive to ensure prosperity for their people; and
WHEREAS, American small business provides a basis for economic progress; and for the creation
of jobs and opportunities for people from every corner of America.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors join the Senate
and House of Representatives of the United States of America in designating Labor Day as "Try American
Day". The President of the United States is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the
people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities and to honor the
day through the purchase of American-made goods and services.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors on this 22nd day of March, 1994
b}' the following vote.
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Houx, Thomas and Chair McLaughlin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Meyer
NOT VOTING: None ~ y
ED MC LAUGHLIN, Chan, Butte C~c~unty
ATTEST: JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, Chief Administrative Officer
and Cle~k to the Board of Supervisors
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