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April 2008 Wisconsin Month of the Horse On January 3, 2008 Governor Jim Doyle declared that April 2008 is the Wisconsin Month of the Horse. A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, horses remain an omnipresent part of our culture and collective experience as a state and country; and WHEREAS, the American Horse Council National Economic Impact of the U.S. Horse Industry estimates that of the 9.2 million horses in the United States, approximately 179,000 resided in Wisconsin — a population that ranks 22nd in the nation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jim Doyle, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, do hereby proclaim April, 2008 as in recognition of the importance of horses to the security, economy, recreation, and heritage of Wisconsin. I encourage all people of Wisconsin to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of Wisconsin and I urge citizens and community organizations to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities. |
