Beef for Father’s Day

WHEREAS, the beef cattle industry is one of the largest segments of the agricultural community, consisting of over 21,000 cattle farms statewide and representing a $2 billion industry: and

 WHEREAS, cash receipts from the sale of cattle and calves in 2011 reached $420 million, which ranks second in cash farm income among Alabama farm commodities; and

 WHEREAS, Alabama has more than 1,210,000 head of cattle and calves and ranks 17th in the United States in beef cow numbers; and

 WHEREAS, there are 29 lean cuts of beef containing high levels of zinc, iron, protein, vitamins and minerals; and

 

 WHEREAS, the beef industry in response to consumer demands, continues to develop versatile, healthy and high-quality beef products; and

 WHEREAS, Alabama cattle producers make a vital contribution to the economy of Alabama by raising healthy cattle and preserving the land for the next generation; and

 WHEREAS, the 12,500 members of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association and Alabama Cattle Women’s Association encourage the people of Alabama to join with them in serving beef on Father’s Day:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim June 19, 2012 as

Beef for Father’s Day

in the state of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 19th day of June 2012.

      

Governor Robert Bentley