110 HRES 872 IH: Recognizing the ongoing work of The United U.S. House of Representatives 2007-12-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IV 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 872 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 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

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.