[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 70 (Tuesday, May 1, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S5400]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 180--RECOGNIZING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE IDAHO 
  POTATO COMMISSION AND DESIGNATING MAY 2007 AS ``IDAHO POTATO MONTH''

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

                              S. Res. 180

       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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