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GA SR753
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/19/2020
Primary Sponsor
John Wilkinson
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AI Summary
- Recognizes March 2, 2020, as Peanut Butter and Jelly Day at the Georgia state capitol and commends the Georgia peanut industry for its economic contributions
- Georgia led the nation in peanut production in 2019, producing approximately 50% of the total U.S. supply and accounting for 50% of U.S. peanut exports, contributing more than $343 million toward the nation's balance of trade
- The Georgia peanut industry contributes an estimated $2 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
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission
Legislative Description
Peanut Butter and Jelly Day; recognize March 2, 2020
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/19/2020
Full Bill Text
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