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GA SR965

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/7/2018

Primary Sponsor

John Wilkinson

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 12, 2018, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Georgia state capitol and commends the Georgia peanut industry for its economic contributions
  • Georgia led the United States in peanut production in 2017, producing nearly 50% of the nation's total supply
  • Georgia supplied 50% of U.S. peanut exports, contributing over $335 million toward the nation's balance of trade
  • The Georgia peanut industry contributes an estimated $2 billion to the state economy, supports more than 150,000 Georgians, and sustains over 250 companies in warehousing, processing, manufacturing, and marketing
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission

Legislative Description

Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 12, 2018

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/7/2018

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