SENATE RESOLUTION
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By Senators Schoesler, Chapman, Christian, Dozier, Hasegawa, Krishnadasan, Lovelett, Riccelli, Warnick, J. Wilson, Gildon, King, Short, Trudeau, Wagoner, and Wellman
WHEREAS, The Junior Livestock Show of Spokane has been a time-honored, annual event that is a staple of the agricultural community of the Pacific Northwest for generations, dating back to the first show in 1936 that was held at the Old Union Stockyards until 1965; and
WHEREAS, Going on 10 decades of dedication and tradition, the Junior Livestock Show of Spokane embodies community and family as it embraces the tradition through this educational and wholesome event as the region's premier youth livestock exposition; and
WHEREAS, The 90th annual event is scheduled for April 30th through May 3, 2025, at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center to showcase the agricultural industry as it celebrates the economic stability that is brought to the Pacific Northwest region; and
WHEREAS, The show provides an opportunity for youth to showcase their skills taught by 4-H and Future Farmers of America by ethically and humanely raising market-quality livestock, at market-quality standard; and
WHEREAS, The 33rd president of the United States of America, President Harry Truman, visited the Livestock Show in 1950 and presented rosettes for swine along with presenting a ribbon for a 4-H grand champion lamb; and
WHEREAS, The Junior Livestock Show of Spokane supports its hard working graduating seniors with $13,000 in scholarships in 2024, with students dedicated to agriculture heading to schools in Idaho, Montana, and Oklahoma; and
WHEREAS, Locally raised cattle, hogs, sheep, and goats are presented as a testament to the hard work put into the proper raising of the animals by these youth to the general public; and
WHEREAS, The 2025 Youth Ambassadors, Amelia Ray and Alyssa Williams, represent the show by collaborating with the hosting of the stock show and sale, recognizing the show sponsors, exhibitor activities and show logistics, and also being available in the off season for community and youth events;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate recognize the 90th annual Junior Livestock Show, which attracts nearly 500 youth from across the Pacific Northwest to showcase their hard work and dedication toward the future of agriculture, and hereby honor this show and all that it does for the agriculture community.