11
Aug
2014
SPRINGFIELD - Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka recently saluted President Jim Bohnsack and his team for promoting agriculture and strengthening the community through the Rock Island County Fair.
As part of the Illinois Office of the Comptroller's "County Fair Day" at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Topinka presented County Fair leaders throughout the state with proclamations celebrating anniversary milestones.
"For 145 years, the Rock Island County Fair has been a great source of pride and a summer highlight for residents," Topinka said. "It's something special that Jim and his team continue to contribute to this great tradition of bringing neighbors together to celebrate agriculture."
The Rock Island County Fair is one of the 104 Illinois County Fairs that make up The Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs. The IAAF is an organization that promotes entrepreneurs and vendors supporting the fair industry.
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