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GA HR1719
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/5/2012
Primary Sponsor
Jon Burns
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March 6, 2012, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Georgia state capitol and commends the Georgia peanut industry for its contributions to the state's economic health
- Georgia leads the United States in peanut production, producing nearly 50% of the nation's total supply and accounting for 50% of U.S. peanut exports, contributing over $160 million toward the nation's balance of trade
- The peanut industry contributes an estimated $1 billion to the Georgia economy and supports the livelihood of more than 150,000 Georgians
- More than 250 Georgia companies in warehousing, processing, manufacturing, and marketing are entirely dependent on the peanut industry, with hundreds of additional companies partially dependent on it
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission
Legislative Description
Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; March 6, 2012; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/5/2012
Full Bill Text
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