[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 162 (Tuesday, October 15, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H8140]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CELEBRATING NATIONAL MUSHROOM DAY

  (Ms. HOULAHAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Ms. HOULAHAN. Madam Speaker, today, October 15, is a big day for the 
people of Chester and Berks Counties, National Mushroom Day.
  Today, we honor the significant contributions Pennsylvania makes to 
agriculture. Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, has become known as the 
Mushroom Capital of the World, and rightfully so, as 60 percent of the 
mushrooms consumed in America are grown right there.
  Our community is home to many multigenerational family farms. These 
farmers frequently collaborate, and their work has resulted in 
meaningful innovations in the mushroom industry.
  The industry employs nearly 10,000 workers and brings nearly $3 
billion to Chester County--that is billion dollars. That is why I have 
introduced legislation that formally recognizes this day and honors the 
regions of Chester and Berks County, Pennsylvania, for their 
unparalleled contributions to the national mushroom industry.
  To all Pennsylvanians and all mushroom fans, happy National Mushroom 
Day.

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