House
Concurrent Resolution 3 Oregon Laws 2011
Whereas soils produce food and fiber,
recycle water, support lush forests, yield bountiful grain and nut harvests,
provide range forage, sustain wildlife and foster urban development; and
Whereas the State of Oregon and its
citizens benefit from a rich and diverse soil resource that sustains
agricultural, range, forestry and urban economies; and
Whereas public awareness of Oregon’s
soil resource promotes land stewardship and soil conservation, which benefit
future generations; and
Whereas Oregon has many unique soils
due to interactions of complex geology, varied climates and diverse biota; and
Whereas the various soils provide
color, texture and patterns to Oregon’s landscape; and
Whereas Jory soil is easily
distinguishable by its strikingly red color on stable foothills; and
Whereas Jory soil exhibits distinctive
characteristics and features that illustrate soil formation, conservation and
management; and
Whereas Jory soil is representative of
Oregon’s diverse and unique soil resource; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the
State of
That we, the members of the
Seventy-sixth Legislative Assembly, designate Jory soil as the official soil of
the State of Oregon.
Filed in the
office of Secretary of State June 2, 2010
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