Public Law 87–161

JOINT RESOLUTION

To provide for recognition of the centennial of the establishment of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes.

Whereas May 15, 1962, marks the centennial of legislation establishing the United States Department of Agriculture; and

Whereas such Act is a landmark in agricultural and legislative history; and

Whereas the research, service, and educational work of the United States Department of Agriculture has over the years resulted in great benefits to the American people through increased efficiency in the production, utilization, and marketing of agricultural products essential to the health and welfare of our people and through the promotion of a sound and prosperous agriculture and rural life indispensable to the maintenance of maximum employment and national prosperity; and

Whereas during the hundred years since the establishment of the Department of Agriculture a significant factor in producing the unparalleled agricultural revolution which has taken place in this Nation has been the cooperation between the United States Department of Agriculture and the national system of land-grant universities and colleges which was inaugurated under the first Morrill Act of July 2, 1862, and this historical anniversary will also be

12 Stat. 503.

7 USC 301 et seq.

observed during the same year: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Approved August 25, 1961.