[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 180 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 180

  Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Idaho Potato Commission and 
            designating May 2007 as ``Idaho Potato Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 1, 2007

     Mr. Crapo (for himself and Mr. Craig) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Idaho Potato Commission and 
            designating May 2007 as ``Idaho Potato Month''.

Whereas the State of Idaho produces roughly one-third of all the potatoes grown 
        in the United States, harvesting an average of 12,000,000,000 to 
        14,000,000,000 pounds annually;
Whereas the State of Idaho's unique climate of warm days, cool nights, mountain-
        fed irrigation, and rich volcanic soil is conducive to growing world-
        renowned potatoes;
Whereas Idaho potatoes are top-selling and highly recognized potatoes in the 
        United States due to their consistently great taste, versatility, and 
        nutritional content;
Whereas the Idaho potato ``brand'' is recognized throughout the world for its 
        high quality and is an identifying characteristic of the great State of 
        Idaho;
Whereas May 2007 marks the 70th consecutive year that Idaho potatoes have been 
        promoted by the Idaho Potato Commission, an Idaho potato industry group 
        responsible for generating attention for the numerous attributes of 
        Idaho potatoes;
Whereas the Idaho Potato Commission is recognized nationally and internationally 
        as a top promotional authority for Idaho's potatoes and potato products;
Whereas the Idaho Potato Commission's requirement, since 1959, that only 
        potatoes grown in the State of Idaho are allowed to wear the ``Grown in 
        Idaho'' Federal certification mark contributed toward the creation of a 
        distinctive, enduringly successful, and popular brand for the Russet 
        Burbank potato variety; and
Whereas Idaho's potato industry contributes approximately $2,700,000,000 to the 
        State economy and employs 39,000 residents: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Idaho Potato 
        Commission; and
            (2) designates May 2007 as ``Idaho Potato Month''.
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