[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 262 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 262

        Designating July 2007 as ``National Watermelon Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 29, 2007

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
        Designating July 2007 as ``National Watermelon Month''.

Whereas watermelon production constitutes an important sector of the 
        agricultural industry of the United States;
Whereas, according to the January 2006 statistics compiled by the National 
        Agricultural Statistics Service of the United States Department of 
        Agriculture, the United States produces 4,200,000,000 pounds of 
        watermelon annually;
Whereas watermelon is grown in 49 States, is purchased and consumed in all 50 
        States, and is exported to Canada;
Whereas evidence indicates that eating 2\1/2\ to 5 cups of fruits and vegetables 
        daily as part of a healthy diet will improve health and protect against 
        diseases such as cancer, high blood pressure, stroke, and heart disease;
Whereas proper diet and nutrition are important factors in preventing diseases 
        such as childhood obesity and diabetes;
Whereas watermelon has no fat or cholesterol and is an excellent source of the 
        vitamins A, B6, and C, fiber, and potassium, which are vital to good 
        health and disease prevention;
Whereas watermelon is also an excellent source of lycopene;
Whereas lycopene, an antioxidant found only in a few red plant foods, has been 
        shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers;
Whereas watermelon is a heart-healthy food that has qualified for the heart-
        check mark from the American Heart Association;
Whereas watermelon has been a nutritious summer favorite from generation to 
        generation; and
Whereas it is important to educate citizens of the United States regarding the 
        health benefits of watermelon and other fruits and vegetables: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of ``National Watermelon 
        Month'';
            (2) calls on the Federal Government, States, localities, 
        schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other entities, 
        and the people of the United States to observe the month with 
        appropriate programs and activities; and
            (3) designates July 2007 as ``National Watermelon Month''.
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