WHEREAS, dairy farming is a very important part of our Oklahoma agricultural community; and
WHEREAS, the State of Oklahoma has relied on its dedicated dairy farmers to supply our citizens with nature's most nearly perfect food; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Oklahoma should be encouraged to drink milk every day as a nutritious food.
Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the Senate of the 1st Session of the 40th Oklahoma Legislature, the House of Representatives concurring therein:
THAT milk is hereby designated and adopted as the official beverage of the State of Oklahoma.
THAT copies of this resolution be distributed to the Governor and to the Lieutenant Governor of the State of Oklahoma; the State Board of Agriculture; the Associated Milk Producers, Inc.; and Steve and Renee Jones, owners, Sooner "J" Dairy, Rush Springs, Oklahoma.