June 1, 2018
By: Leigh Fuson
County Mayor Tim Stribling signed a proclamation Thursday, May 31 to officially designate June as Dairy Month in DeKalb County.
Jenna Cantrell, the 4-H June Dairy Month chairperson, along with other 4-H members witnessed the signing and enjoyed some ice cream in celebration with Mayor Stribling.
The proclamation reads:
WHEREAS dairy farmers have contributed to the development and well-being of DeKalb County since the earliest formation of DeKalb County.
WHEREAS, the dairy industry is a major industry in Tennessee, a significant contribution to the economy.
WHEREAS, milk and dairy foods provide health benefits and valuable nutrients; and
WHEREAS, real milk and dairy foods are superiors to their imitations in quality, values, and taste; and
WHEREAS, the 81st celebration of June Dairy Month, highlighting the dairy industry, will occur during 2018;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by Tim Stribling, mayor of DeKalb County, that June 2018 is designated to the celebration of June Dairy Month, and I call upon all the government agencies and the people of DeKalb County in order to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.
DeKalb County 4-H has many activities planned for the public including participating in Get Outdoors Day at Floating Mill on June 9th, the summer reading program at Justin Potter library, and a special event at Evins Park beside the Square on the evening of June 30th. They will be announcing more information soon. Be sure to “Like” DeKalb County 4-H June Dairy Month Adventures on Facebook to keep up with where the 4-H Dairy Crew will be headed next! You may also call 615-597-4945 for more information.
Photo Caption: DeKalb County Mayor Tim Stribling signs a proclamation to declare that June is Dairy Month. Front: Jenna Cantrell, Elizabeth Seber, Tim Stribling, & Ansley Cantrell. Back: Laura Magness, Colby Barnes, and Luke Magness.