12 LC 93 1158

House Resolution 1719

By: Representatives McCall of the 30th, Burns of the 157th, and England of the 108th

A RESOLUTION

Commending the Georgia peanut industry and recognizing March 6, 2012, 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 as an appetizing and nutritious food, 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 50 percent of the total supply in the nation. Further, our state leads the nation in peanut exports, supplying 50 percent of the U.S. peanut exports, contributing over $160 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 totaling hundreds of millions of dollars; 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 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 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 March 6, 2012, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the capitol.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission.