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GA SR1223
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/18/2014
Primary Sponsor
Dean Burke
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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 contributions to the state's economic health
- Cites health benefits of peanuts, including a 29% reduction in heart disease death from daily nut consumption and a 24% reduction from eating peanuts twice a week, per a New England Journal of Medicine study
- Highlights that a Harvard study found daily peanut consumption reduced death from multiple causes by up to 20%, with frequent peanut eaters showing lower BMIs and less weight gain
- Notes peanuts contain eight essential nutrients, including niacin, manganese, fiber, vitamin E, and resveratrol, which is linked to prevention of cancer, Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Peanut Producers Association
Legislative Description
Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 17, 2014
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/18/2014
Full Bill Text
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