74th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2007 Regular Session
 
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                    House Joint Resolution 48
 
Sponsored by Representatives GREENLICK, CAMERON (at the request
  of Richard M. Page)
 
 
                             SUMMARY
 
The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the
measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to
consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's
brief statement of the essential features of the measure as
introduced.
 
  Designates Jory soil as official state soil.
 
                        JOINT RESOLUTION
  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 that benefits 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 bring 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
  Oregon:
  That Jory soil is the official soil of the State of Oregon.
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