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GA HR1545
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/26/2016
Primary Sponsor
Tom McCall
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March 16, 2016, 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 led the nation in peanut production in 2015, producing 57% of the total U.S. supply, and led in peanut exports at 50% of U.S. peanut exports, contributing over $329 million to the nation's balance of trade
- The Georgia peanut industry contributes an estimated $1.25 billion to the state economy and supports the livelihood of more than 150,000 Georgians
- More than 250 Georgia companies in warehousing, processing, manufacturing, and marketing are fully dependent on the peanut industry, with hundreds of additional companies partially dependent on it
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission
Legislative Description
Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the capitol; March 16, 2016; recognize; Georgia peanut industry; commend
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/26/2016
Full Bill Text
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