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title: "A resolution congratulating the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture on the celebration of its 100th anniversary."
identifier: "114-SRES-360"
congress: 114
bill_number: 360
bill_type: "SRES"
version_code: "ats"
version_type: "ats"
bill_url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/114/bills/sres/360"
source: "https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/360"
site: "Chamber Zero"
site_url: "https://chamberzero.com"
rendered_at: "2026-06-03T22:10:16.378Z"
---
Whereas the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (referred to in this preamble as "NASDA") was established in 1916 to provide a cohesive, science-based voice for State perspectives in discussions on national agriculture policy issues;Whereas the first meeting of NASDA was held on May 4, 1916, in the hearing room of the Committee on Court of Claims of the Senate;Whereas since 1916, NASDA has provided exemplary nonpartisan representation of the departments of agriculture in all 50 States and 4 United States territories in order to promote sound public policy and programs in support of United States agriculture;Whereas NASDA has become a national leader in growing and enhancing agriculture through the forging of partnerships to achieve sound policy outcomes among State departments of agriculture, the Federal Government, and stakeholders;Whereas NASDA has successfully amplified the voices of all State departments of agriculture by achieving consensus on a breadth of issues, including food safety, agriculture labor, international trade, and the environment; andWhereas 1 century later, NASDA continues its deep commitment to promoting the interests of the farmers and ranchers of the United States, both domestically and worldwide: Now, therefore, be itThat the Senate congratulates the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of its founding.