IL SJR0024

Declares May 7, 2025 as Illinois Bacon Day and invites all residents to celebrate by eating bacon to thank pig farmers

Illinois ranks as the fourth largest pork producing state in the U.S., contributing an estimated $13.8 billion to the state economy and supporting over 57,000 jobs

Illinois pig farmers produce over 6 billion slices of bacon annually, while the average American consumes 18 pounds of bacon per year

Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to the Illinois Pork Producers Association