[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 29 (Thursday, March 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E348]
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              IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER DAY

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                          HON. SAXBY CHAMBLISS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 14, 2002

  Mr. CHAMBLISS. Mr. Speaker, today is National Peanut Butter Day--a 
time to celebrate one of America's favorite foods. National Peanut 
Butter Day is part of the month long celebration of National Peanut 
Month. It offers a time to recognize the nutritional and economic 
values of peanuts. The state of Georgia ranks number one in the nation 
in peanut production growing peanuts in 79 countries and 45 percent of 
all peanuts grown in the United States. The industry has been a 
mainstay in south Georgia's economy for over 60 years and continues to 
benefit our local economy. The eighth congressional district of Georgia 
is second largest producer of peanuts in the nation.
  Not only are peanuts an important part of our economy, but they offer 
nutritional benefits by providing essential vitamins and minerals. They 
are an excellent source of the B vitamin folic acid, which can prevent 
birth defects and lower the risk of heart disease. One serving of 
peanuts provides protein, vitamin E, niacin, folate, phosphorus, and 
magnesium, which can help lower blood pressure and decrease the risk of 
diabetes in women.
  National Peanut Month and Peanut Butter Day provides us the 
opportunity to recognize the benefits of peanuts as well as the hard 
work of all the people in the peanut industry. Mr. Chairman, I hope you 
will join me today in recognizing National Peanut Butter Day and 
National Peanut Month.

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