WASHINGTON – Members of the Alabama House Delegation, in celebration and commemoration of the Alabama Farmer’s Federation 100th Anniversary, have introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to honor this important milestone. Representatives Jerry Carl, Barry Moore, Mike Rogers, Robert Aderholt, Gary Palmer and Terri Sewell all jointly co-sponsored this resolution. A copy of the resolution is attached to this email. Senators Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville have introduced a companion resolution in the U.S. Senate.
“Congratulations to the Alabama Farmers Federation, ALFA, on this historic milestone,” said Rep. Robert Aderholt, dean of the Alabama House Delegation who was the lead sponsor. “For practically half the time Alabama has been a state, ALFA has been there to not only help and advocate for our state’s many farmers, but all Alabamians whether they farm or not. So, on this century mark, I send my sincere best wishes to everyone at ALFA and the thousands of Alabamians who make ALFA possible.”
“As a proud daughter of the Black Belt, I know firsthand the critical role that generations of Alabama farmers have played in the success of our economy, our people, and our state,” said Rep. Terri Sewell. “For a century, the Alabama Farmers Federation has been an unwavering voice for Alabama agriculture and forestry, tirelessly promoting the interests of hard-working Alabama families. On their 100th anniversary, I applaud ALFA for their advocacy and thank them for their commitment to the well-being of my constituents.”
“It’s an honor to recognize the Alabama Farmers’ Federation’s Centennial year, said Rep. Mike Rogers. “For 100 years, Alabama’s farmers and producers have had a friend in ALFA. Keeping food and fiber produced here in America is a matter of national security, and we have no better ally in this fight than ALFA.”
“Congratulations to the Alabama Farmers Federation for 100 years of leading the way to advance Alabama’s agriculture industry,” commented Rep. Jerry Carl. “I couldn’t be prouder of the work our farmers and the Federation do to feed, fuel, and clothe our country.”
“For a century now, ALFA has always been a trusted supporter for Alabama’s farmers and cattlemen through good times and hard times,” said Congressman Gary Palmer. “I congratulate ALFA on its 100th anniversary and am grateful for their continued partnership in our great state as we move forward into the next century.”
For a century, ALFA has served the hardworking farming families in Alabama who keep America fed and clothed, said Rep. Barry Moore. “It is an honor to recognize and celebrate this remarkable milestone and the impact ALFA has had in our great state.
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Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Alabama Farmers Federation and celebrating the long history of the Alabama Farmers Federation serving as the voice for Alabama agriculture and forestry.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. ADERHOLT submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Alabama Farmers Federation and celebrating the long history of the Alabama Farmers Federation serving as the voice for Alabama agriculture and forestry.
Whereas created by farmers, led by farmers, and dedicated to serve farmers, the Alabama Farmers Federation was founded in 1921;
Whereas the Alabama Farmers Federation founded Alfa Insurance in 1946 to provide quality and affordable fire insurance to federation members, and has worked to expand coverage to more than 1,000,000 customers in 11
States;
Whereas the Alabama Farmers Federation, with more than 360,000 members and 67 county Farmers Federations, has grown to become the largest farmer-led organization in the State of Alabama;
Whereas the mission of the Alabama Farmers Federation is ‘‘to serve farmers by promoting the economic, social and educational interests of all Alabamians’’;
Whereas the Alabama Farmers Federation fulfills that mission by—
(1) representing farm and forestry families of Alabama for the purpose of formulating action to support farmers, forestry, and rural communities;
(2) improving agricultural production, education, leadership development, marketing, and public policy; and
(3) promoting the well-being of the people of the State of Alabama;
Whereas the Alabama Farmers Federation has represented the interests of farmers with respect to the consideration and enactment of all major legislation impacting farmers since the founding of the Alabama Farmers Federation; and
Whereas the Alabama Farmers Federation plays a vital role in promoting the well-being of the people of Alabama by—
(1) analyzing issues faced by farm and forestry families; and
(2) formulating action to achieve the goals of farm and forestry families: Now, therefore, be it
1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
2 (1) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the
3 Alabama Farmers Federation;
1 (2) recognizes the Alabama Farmers Federation
2 for 100 years of promoting the farm and forestry in3 terests for the benefit of the people of the State of
4 Alabama; and
5 (3) applauds the Alabama Farmers Federation
6 for its past, present, and future efforts to advocate
7 for agricultural and forestry interests that are crit8 ical to the State of Alabama.
Media Release/Carson G. Clark/Communications Director/Office of Rep. Robert B. Aderholt (AL-04)
