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Senate
Resolution 916
By:
Senators Bulloch of the 11th, Tolleson of the 20th, Thomas of the 54th, Williams
of the 19th, Hooks of the 14th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing Wednesday, March 5, 2008, as Peanut
Butter and Jelly Day at the Capitol; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
peanuts and peanut products are recognized throughout our nation and the world
for their delicious taste and nutritional value, providing protein and other
nutrients as part of a well-balanced diet; and
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia leads the United States in peanut production, producing
nearly 40 percent of the total supply in the nation, and in peanut exports,
supplying 30 percent of the U.S. peanut exports and contributing over $90
million toward our nation's balance of trade; and
WHEREAS,
peanut production is the largest single cash food row crop in Georgia with gross
farm receipts averaging over $400 million for the past six years;
and
WHEREAS,
more than 250 Georgia companies engaged in warehousing, processing,
manufacturing, and marketing totally depend on the peanut industry, and hundreds
of other Georgia companies that engage in financing, supplying, distributing,
and transporting are dependent to some extent on the peanut industry;
and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia peanut industry has played a significant role in the economic growth
and prosperity of our state, contributing an estimated $1 billion to the Georgia
economy and supporting the livelihood of more than 150,000
Georgians.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
the peanut industry for its outstanding contributions to the economic health of
the State of Georgia and recognize Wednesday, March 5, 2008, as Peanut Butter
and Jelly Day at the Capitol.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Georgia Peanut
Producers Association.