House Bill 9189
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Florida House of Representatives - 2000 HR 9189
By Representative Cantens
1 House Resolution
2 A resolution in recognition of the benefits of
3 agricultural biotechnology in the State of
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6 WHEREAS, genetically improved crop technology, born of
7 agricultural biotechnology, may offer tremendous benefits to
8 agriculture and the environment, such as increased crop
9 yields, improved farm productivity, and enhanced quality and
10 value of crops, as well as conservation of topsoil and
11 increased protection of water quality, and
12 WHEREAS, genetically improved crop technology may
13 provide more benefits for society in the future in terms of
14 nutritionally and medically enhanced foods, and
15 WHEREAS, genetically improved crop technology has and
16 will continue to contribute to the success of American
17 agriculture in both domestic and international commerce and
18 trade, and
19 WHEREAS, universities in the State of Florida conduct
20 research and development to further explore the benefits of
21 agricultural biotechnology in an effort to expand the
22 nutritional and medical value of foods to enrich the lives of
23 all citizens of this state, NOW, THEREFORE,
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25 Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
26 Florida:
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28 That the House of Representatives recognizes the need
29 to support the expansion of currently available products
30 derived from genetically improved crop technology, encourage
31 further research for new uses of agricultural biotechnology,
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Florida House of Representatives - 2000 HR 9189
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1 and ensure that genetically improved crops grown by our
2 state's farmers are marketed internationally.
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