[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 78 (Wednesday, May 20, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E767]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           IN RECOGNITION OF MAY AS NATIONAL HAMBURGER MONTH

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                             HON. ROD BLUM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 20, 2015

  Mr. BLUM. Mr. Speaker, with summer approaching, many Iowans are 
firing up their barbecues. While hotdogs, bratwursts, and pork chops 
are all traditional family favorites, I rise today in special 
recognition of the hamburger--a delicious staple of grilling season.
  May is National Hamburger Month which warrants special recognition in 
Iowa. Iowa's beef products are considered some of the best in the 
world, supplying several well-known steakhouses around the U.S., 
including here in D.C.
  According to the Iowa Beef Industry Council, Iowa is home to over 
26,000 cattle operations, with ranches in all 20 counties in my 
district. Furthermore, the cattle industry in Iowa supports over 15,000 
jobs and injects over $6 billion into the economy. Additionally, the 
cattle industry supports corn growers in Iowa by using corn as a feed 
source, consuming over 148 million bushels of corn every year.
  Iowa's ranchers and packers play important roles in making sure 
consumers have safe and nutritious ground beef for our burgers.
  For great hamburger recipes, cooking tips, and beef safety 
information, I encourage all my constituents to visit www.iabeef.org.

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