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GA HR1689
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Tom McCall
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March 17, 2014, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Georgia State Capitol and commends the Georgia peanut industry for its economic contributions
- Georgia leads the nation in peanut production, producing nearly 50% of the total U.S. supply, and leads in peanut exports, supplying 50% of U.S. peanut exports and contributing over $160 million to 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 depend entirely 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 Producers Association
Legislative Description
Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the capitol; March 17, 2014; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/4/2014
Full Bill Text
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