[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 872 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 872

Recognizing the ongoing work of The United States Sweet Potato Council 
  and expressing support for designation of a ``Sweet Potato Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           December 12, 2007

 Mr. Wicker submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
            the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the ongoing work of The United States Sweet Potato Council 
  and expressing support for designation of a ``Sweet Potato Month''.

Whereas proper diet and nutrition are important factors in preventing diseases;
Whereas evidence indicates that eating fruits and vegetables, including sweet 
        potatoes, daily as part of a healthy diet will improve health and 
        protect against diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, high 
        blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity;
Whereas sweet potatoes contain high quality protein and high levels of the 
        phytonutrient, beta carotene;
Whereas sweet potatoes also contain high fiber, folate, Potassium, Vitamin A, 
        Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Vitamin K;
Whereas United States sweet potato farms yielded more than 1,600,000,000 pounds 
        of sweet potatoes in 2006;
Whereas sweet potato production represents an important sector of the 
        agriculture industry;
Whereas the sweet potato industry contributes approximately $300,000,000 to the 
        United States economy and employs thousands of people;
Whereas sweet potatoes are grown in 36 states, are purchased and consumed in all 
        50 states, and are exported, in fresh or processed from, to many 
        countries, including Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, 
        Greece, Honduras, Ireland, Israel, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, 
        Singapore, Spain, and the United Kingdom; and
Whereas The United States Sweet Potato Council has been the only National 
        organization advocating for increased consumption of sweet potatoes: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the work of The United States Sweet Potato 
        Council; and
            (2) supports the designation of a ``Sweet Potato Month''.
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